As soon as the exit polls are out, the calculating will begin. In theory, a wide variety of combinations are possible to form Italy’s next government, but as Stephanie Kirchgaessner notes, some are more possible than others.
Bear in mind that the anti-establishment Five Star Movement has been forecast to finish as the largest single party on 25-27% of the vote, with the right-wing coalition between Berlusconi’s Forza Italia, the anti-immigration La Lega (League) and its smaller far-right allies on course to be the largest bloc – but still short of an outright majority.
While it is widely expected to fare badly, Matteo Renzi’s centre-left Democratic party (PD) is still part of the calculations:
Stephanie Kirchgaessner(@skirchy) Here is what people are gaming out. If there is no clear winner, what are the combos that get you a majority and which are just not going to happen? 1/2 March 4, 2018
Stephanie Kirchgaessner(@skirchy)
Here is what people are gaming out. If there is no clear winner, what are the combos that get you a majority and which are just not going to happen? 1/2
March 4, 2018
Stephanie Kirchgaessner(@skirchy) One analyst suggested these would not: Berlusconi and M5S (too incompatible), PD and Lega, far left and Lega. What’s possible but odd coupling? PD and M5S. March 4, 2018
One analyst suggested these would not: Berlusconi and M5S (too incompatible), PD and Lega, far left and Lega. What’s possible but odd coupling? PD and M5S.
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