Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for fresh elections as coalition fractures

Far-right leader says it is pointless continuing government with Five Star Movement

Italy’s far-right leader, Matteo Salvini, has called for new elections as he urged the prime minister to reconvene parliament to confirm that the coalition government is no longer viable.

The dramatic move on Thursday came after months of fighting between his League party and the Five Star Movement (M5S).

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