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24 November 1978
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Italian Political Situation
(b)(1)
(b)(3)
1. Currently, the Andreotti government is confronted by a series of
challenges which contribute to mounting tension among and within the major
political parties. Andreotti's Christian Democratic government relies on
the Communists and four other parties for its parliamentary majority, and
for the time being no consensus exists on an acceptable alternative formula.
SAto
SUBJECT: The Italian Political Situation
11 October 1977
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06-14-2011
The recent postponement of a potentially divisive round
of local elections from November until next spring means that
dramatic public clashes are not likely to disturb the Italian
political scene in the near future. Intense behind-the-scenes
maneuvering will continue, however. The Communists will be
trying to lay the institutional and psychological basis for
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