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Holding EU vote during migration crisis would be terrible, UK told
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Enrico Letta steps down as prime minister of Italy
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Italy warns India over move to invoke anti-piracy law against its marines
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Europa
EU must unite against sceptics and populists, says Italian prime minister
Italy to triple Mediterranean naval and air units to address migrant safety
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Silvio Berlusconi makes humiliating climbdown in Italian parliament
Silvio Berlusconi backs Italy's coalition government in u-turn - video
Silvio Berlusconi U-turn keeps Italy's grand coalition afloat
