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Italian voters declare opposition to austerity
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21591246
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Meanwhile, in Brussels, the election outcome may further complicate relations between Rome and Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. Germany will no longer sign the cheques if it cannot show its electorate that Italy is toeing the fiscal line.
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I don't think the Germans will be very happy...
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Italy struggles with 'nightmare' election result
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21586340
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But this election will always be remembered for the stunning performance of the new citizens' protest network - the Five Star Movement.
Led by its guiding star, the comedian-turned politician Beppe Grillo, it was born and bred on the internet...
... It won a quarter of the vote. It has become the largest single faction in parliament and a major political force in this country.
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Hmm another comedian running Europe...
