ROME (CNN) - The economist nominated to become Italy's new prime minister began talks with political leaders Monday to discuss forming a government, Italy's ANSA news agency reported.
Mario Monti's talks with political parties will continue Tuesday, ANSA said.
After the meetings, the 68-year-old economist is expected to present a team of ministers and a government plan, and ultimately will face approval by the Italian Parliament. His mandate is to lead Italy out of its market-shaking debt crisis and push through tough new austerity measures.
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hope he is good at saving money...
I believe it is going to take more than 'austerity', it is going to take 'money'!
Having a PM who is an economisy is a good way to start, IMO.
Don't expect any improvements in the Italian economy any time soon. I expect that this 68-year-old Mario Monti will pull very much the same stupid mumbo-jumbo Berlusconi did. The problem is that Italy will remain in the Eurozone and continue to use the Euro to the detriment of Italy's national economy. Furthermore, I expect this Mario Monti to blindly carry out orders from the right-wing thugs in Washington!!!
don't expect...I expect...the problem is...furthermore, I expect...so insightful this morning RU...
Gee RUFFNUTT, you took the words right out of my mouth as I was about to post same thing here!!! Thank you.