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This Wednesday, Giuseppe Conte informed Italian President Sergio Mattarella that he had formed a new government, Reuters

The new Italian government, led by a majority of Social Democrats and Five Stars, was introduced to President Sergio Mattarella. Luigi Di Maio, head of the M5S, becomes the new head of Italian diplomacy.

The new team of Giuseppe Conte will be invested Thursday, September 5. Among the members of this new government is the presence of pro-European Democratic Party (PD) MP Roberto Gualtieri, who will occupy the strategic position of Minister of Economy and Finance. Born in Rome, this 53-year-old professor of contemporary history at Sapienza University in Rome is an expert in banking and finance.

Luigi Di Maio, leader of the 5 Stars Movement will be at the head of Italian diplomacy. He was co-vice-president of the council in the previous government and minister of labor.

► Also read: M5S members approve the coalition project with the PD

The ex-prefect of Milan Luciana Lamorgese becomes Minister of the Interior and replaces the head of the League (far right), Matteo Salvini. His appointment clearly indicates a desire to break with the previous government, particularly on the immigration file and after the closure of relations with Europe.

Lorenzo Guerini becomes Minister of Defense. The latter has long been one of the main leaders of the PD when it was headed by Matteo Renzi, which he was the deputy secretary between 2014 and 2017.