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Mario Monti launches campaign
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti launched his campaign for a second term yesterday with a speech calling for deep-rooted reforms to kick start economic growth, four weeks ahead of a parliamentary election. “Italy needs radical reforms. Radical reforms for those who are outside protected interest groups, and for young people who cannot find work because others are over-protected,” said Monti. The election will be held 24 25 February.