Members of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement overwhelmingly backed a proposed coalition with the cenere-left Democratic Party (PD) on Tuesday, opening the way for a new government to take office in the coming days.
In an online ballot, 79.3 percent of 5-Star supporters voted in favor of joining forces with the PD, their long-time political foes, while 20.7 percent opposed the alliance, party leader Luigi Di Maio told reporters.
The vote means Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte can now complete work on the new administration and present President Sergio Mattarella with a list of suggested ministers.