Italy is now embarking on a political adventure that could put it at odds with the EU and the bond markets. So what lies in store for the European dream? Five Star's Manlio di Stefano and Italy's outgoing Europe Minister Sandro Gozi give their take.
Italy is raising anchor and setting sail for unchartered waters, with Europe's boat rocked by an unprecedented populist coalition. President Sergio Mattarella is expected to approve law professor Giuseppe Conte as premier. The new government, led by the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement and the far-right League, is promising a flat tax, welfare payments to poor families, a pivot towards Russia and the deportation of migrants. Will this government be the kiss of death for a strong EU?
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is to step down, after losing a referendum that many took as a vote on his premiership. Two Euroskeptic parties, Lega Nord and the Five-Star Movement, are now vying to take control. As RT's Polly Boiko reports, upcoming elections are creating opportunities for anti-establishment politicians across the EU.
