But critics accused him of simply seeking more power for his party, which is polling at just three percent — and warned that now is not the time to quit the coalition.
Health Minister Roberto Speranza added: “It would really be an unforgivable mistake to get distracted or to slow down near the finish line.”Renzi has been complaining for weeks about Conte’s leadership, accusing him of a lack of consultation, particularly over the recovery plan, and accusing the government of being “stagnant”.
The PM had earlier Wednesday visited President Sergio Mattarella, the ultimate arbiter of Italian political crises, to find a way through. Both they and Italia Viva have an incentive to avoid snap elections, with opinion polls pointing to defeat. Alternatively, the premier could resign and seek a quick reappointment from Mattarella at the head of a reshuffled cabinet that gives Renzi bigger jobs — although this runs the risk of Renzi trying to replace him.
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