Italy's resigned Prime Minister Mario Monti attends a press conference in Rome. Italy, Dec. 23, 2012. Monti said in the press conference that, being a senator for life, he would not back any political parties, but if some forces supporting his anti-crisis "agenda" and ask him to head the next government, he would "consider it." (Xinhua)

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News Analysis: Italy's Monti not to run for office but leaves door open for leadership

By Eric J. Lyman

ROME, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Italy's Mario Monti on Sunday said he could consider to head a coalition of political forces in line with his program and eventually accept a second mandate as premier if they ask him, making results of the election next February even more difficult to predict.

"If one or more political forces, which have firmly adhered to my agenda, show the intention to candidate me as prime minister, I would consider it. Nobody could impede this," Monti said two days after he handed in his resignation.  Full story

Italy's Monti to consider leadership in case "agenda" upheld

ROME, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Italy's caretaker prime minister Mario Monti said on Sunday that he could consider to head a coalition of political forces in line with his program and eventually accept a second mandate as premier if they ask him.

Speaking at his end-of-year press conference in Rome, Monti said that, having been appointed by President Giorgio Napolitano as a life senator at the parliament upper chamber, presently he is not going to enter the race for upcoming general elections.  Full story

Italy's resigned Prime Minister Mario Monti (C) takes part in a press conference in Rome. Italy, Dec. 23, 2012. Monti said in the press conference that, being a senator for life, he would not back any political parties, but if some forces supporting his anti-crisis "agenda" and ask him to head the next government, he would "consider it." (Xinhua)