However understandable his decision, Mario Monti’s announcement of his intention to resign as prime minister will inflict serious, short-term damage. It means his government will come to an end in a premature, probably disorderly and possibly chaotic fashion.
Charlemagne | Italian politics
Mario Monti's resignation
Mario Monti announced his intention to resign as Italy's prime minister
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