Talks led by President Giorgio Napolitano begin Wednesday in an attempt to form a government . Napolitano said he will first try to get agreement on retaining Bersani as prime minister . In accordance with Italy 's electoral law , the president can not dissolve parliament or call new elections with less than six months left in office . PD 's party holds the lower house , but is vying in the Senate with Silvio Berlusconi 's party . With no agreement , new parliamentary elections would be held .
Talks led by President Giorgio Napolitano begin Wednesday in an attempt to form a government . Napolitano said he will first try to get agreement on retaining Bersani as prime minister . PD 's party holds the lower house , but is vying in the Senate with Silvio Berlusconi 's party . With no agreement , new parliamentary elections would be held .