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President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi of Italy announces his support for Treasury Minister Giuliano Amato to become the country's next Prime Minister. The announcement came after the previous Prime Minister, Massimo D'Alema, resigned. Giuliano Amato was a member of the center-left coalition that had been in power since 1996. He had previously served as Prime Minister from 1992 to 1993, and was known for his economic expertise and his support for European integration.following a series of political defeats.
Thursday, 20 April, 2000