The Northern League leader ultimately came to an agreement with the premier, after having repeatedly threatened to take to the streets were a caretaker government formed or Berlusconi to ally with the centrists.

Bossi's hard stance on the urgency of an early poll has thus softened, putting an end to the risk of a government collapse.

On the other hand, the former allies led by Fini have shown some overtures to a possible "peace" with Berlusconi, but both mood and party positions tend to change on a daily base.

A definite answer to the survival of Berlusconi's government will come in September, when the premier is expected to present to parliament a 5-point strategic document where he will put a vote of confidence to test the stability of his majority.

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