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Renewed political uncertainty adds to Italy's problems

Silvio Berlusconi’s decision to withdraw his support for the coalition Government may not trigger elections. But the fragile political situation highlights the huge challenges that Italy faces just to make further inroads into its budget deficit, let alone implement much need growth-boosting reforms.

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