Conte’s inferno: political crisis in Italy

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeJan 28, 202120m

Conte’s inferno: political crisis in Italy

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeJan 28, 202120m

The president is scrambling to pull together a workable government following Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s resignation—and the instability has big implications for Europe’s post-pandemic plans. We examine the staggering rise of shares in GameStop and the day traders trying to stick it to the hedge-funders. And the sport of back-country skiing gets a lift in America.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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