While the business world and the Catholic Church have been hugely supportive of Monti, he has been cautioned in some quarters not to run.
Berlusconi said the outgoing prime minister risked becoming a “small player” on the political scene if he allied with “little parties.”
Some political observers have said Monti is unlikely to be a candidate because he risks losing not only the election, but also the credibility he has built on the international stage.
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