VOICED : Italia cae en una crisis politica sin precedentes

VOICED : Italia cae en una crisis politica sin precedentes

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10th - 12th Grade

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Italy faces a political crisis as Giuseppe Conte resigns as Prime Minister after failing to form a coalition government. President Sergio Mattarella had appointed Conte to form a government with the Five Star Movement and the League, but disagreements over the euro-skeptic economist Paolo Savona as Minister of Economy led to the collapse of talks. Concerns about Italy potentially leaving the euro were raised. Following Conte's resignation, Carlo Cotarelli was asked to form a government, with the possibility of new elections looming. Luigi Di Maio of the Five Star Movement called for Mattarella's removal, accusing him of constitutional violations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Giuseppe Conte's resignation as Prime Minister?

Personal reasons

Failure to form a coalition government

Health issues

Pressure from the European Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed by President Sergio Mattarella to attempt forming a government with the Five Star Movement and the League?

Giuseppe Conte

Paolo Savona

Carlo Cotarelli

Luigi Di Maio

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Paolo Savona's potential appointment as Minister of Economy controversial?

His eurosceptic views

His lack of experience

His age

His ties to the League

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was called upon to form a government after Conte's resignation?

Giuseppe Conte

Sergio Mattarella

Carlo Cotarelli

Luigi Di Maio

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Luigi Di Maio propose against President Mattarella?

Impeachment

Re-election

A public apology

Awarding him a medal