 BBC News | Italy's Mario Monti plays for time on resignation issue BBC News Italy's PM Mario Monti has played down speculation of an imminent resignation, saying he is focused on "completing his mandate" before 2013 elections. Italy's main stock index fell 2.2% on Monday amid reports he was to quit and that former premier Silvio ... Monti's Exit Pushes Up Italy Yields in Test for EU Leaders Monti Says Not Considering Running in Elections at This Time Monti not currently considering whether to stand in elections |
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