Italy's 5-Star to ballot members after Draghi presents government agenda


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  • Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister designate Mario Draghi looks on during the second round of his talks on forming a new government, in Rome, Italy, February 9, 2021. Ufficio Stampa Camera dei Deputati/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's 5-Star Movement will hold an online ballot of its members to decide whether to back a Mario Draghi government only after the Prime Minister-designate outlines an agenda, the group's leader Vito Crimi said on Wednesday.

Late on Tuesday the anti-establishment movement, the largest group in parliament, postponed the ballot which had been due to take place over the next two days to decide the party's stance.

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