Italy awaits opening of general election polls

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the government's weakness and rising populist former comedian add to the fear that the Italian campaign stops

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Italy were forced to stop the campaign on Saturday, the country was preparing for the general election that is being closely watched in the eurozone amid fears stagnation harmful.

as candidates observed mandatory 24 hours before opening investigations purdah, citizens were asked to vote. The polls are open on Sundays and Mondays. A study published in the period that preceded the vote suggests that the center-left Democratic Party, led by Pier Luigi Bersani, had a five-point lead on a conservative coalition led by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Outgoing Prime Minister, Mario Monti, who heads a coalition of center, is also underway. But a lackluster campaign saw his chance melted in recent weeks.

political analysts have suggested that the most likely outcome - which could ensure stability - is a partnership between the government and Monti Bersani. But the campaign Monti decline feared that this win enough seats in the Senate to push the center-left block. From a weak government could raise concerns about the ability of the Italian market to implement measures to implement its ailing economy.

Whoever comes to power will face the tough task of bringing the longest recession in a generation of Italy faced. The election took place amid public protests deep austerity measures introduced to reduce the national debt. This uncertainty was the comedian Beppe campaign cricket become policy, a character whose anti-establishment movement Five Star is scheduled to interview greatly. The latest surveys of potential voters estimated at about 16%, which would make their move in the third electoral force.

idrew campaign in late Friday night, stole the show in Rome Grillo, attracting approximately 500,000 people listening to his diatribes against corrupt politicians and bankers. The success of "Tsunami Tour" old actor revealed the discontent felt by a majority of Italians against major political parties.

• "Grillo said all the things that ordinary Italians think, is that it gives us hope," said the 41-year-old Luca Pennisi, a pastry chef in a cafe Rome, where many customers still do not know who to vote for. "It is time to change the system, getting rid of old politicians and stop wasting public money," Pennisi said, adding that he had seen Grillo final rally Internet and certain to vote for their group.

others are less sure. A poll released Tuesday found that 28% of Italians had not yet decided who to vote or not to vote considering everything. Saturday, the interior ministry has urged some 47 million eligible voters, adding that he had made preparations for bad weather and even snow in some areas, to ensure that everyone will have the opportunity to express their vote.

"The election is a pivotal moment for democracy and we want all our citizens to live in the best possible way," said Interior Minister Anna Maria Cancellieri in a video posted on the Ministry website.

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