Italy's Conte to Get Mandate to Form Government

Giuseppe Conte has made a significant political comeback, becoming Italy's Prime Minister again with a new coalition. This coalition, however, is fragile, formed mainly to avoid early elections and prevent Matteo Salvini from gaining power. The coalition faces immediate challenges, including creating a budget and addressing Italy's deficit. The coalition's stability is uncertain, with pressing financial issues like the planned VAT hike for 2020 needing urgent attention.

What factors bind the two factions of the new coalition together?

What are the implications of not holding an early election for the coalition?