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Southern Europe has varying definitions. It is understood here to include mainly Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta. The Balkans are dealt with in a separate section.

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Rome, Italy - February 3, 2022: An overview of the Chambers of Deputies during the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Mattarella, newly elected President of Italy, in Rome.

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An overview of the Chambers of Deputies in Rome
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