Italy's 5-Star, League reportedly close to deal on ministers

  • Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right League are close to an agreement over a cabinet team.
  • The groups are trying to form a coalition government to end the political deadlock following the inconclusive March 4 elections.
European Union (EU) and Italian national flag banners hang in central Rome on May 29, 2018 in Rome, Italy.
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European Union (EU) and Italian national flag banners hang in central Rome on May 29, 2018 in Rome, Italy.

Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right League are close to an agreement over a cabinet team, two 5-Star sources said on Thursday as talks between the two parties continued.

The groups are locked in talks to try to form a coalition government and end three months of political deadlock following inconclusive March 4 elections.