‘Super Mario’ Monti to form Italy government

Italy’s presidential palace says the economist Mario Monti has agreed to try to form a new government and steer the nation away from financial disaster.

A day after Silvio Berlusconi resigned as prime minister, palace officials announced Sunday night that “Super Mario,” a moniker he earned in as a European Union competition commissioner, received the formal mandate from President Giorgio Napolitano.

Monti said Sunday night he would start work immediately and carry out the task “with a great sense of responsibility and service toward this nation.” He added that Italy must “heal its finances” and resume growth because today’s leaders owe it to future generations. (via msnbc.com)

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