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Italy's ruling parties to ask Sergio Mattarella to remain president

Reuters WORLD
Published January 29,2022
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Italy's ruling parties have agreed to ask President Sergio Mattarella to remain in office after parliament failed to find an alternative candidate, the head of the leftist LEU party said on Saturday.

"It is a great joy," Roberto Speranza told reporters following a meeting of coalition chiefs.

There was no immediate comment from Mattarella's office. The president has always made clear he does not want another seven-year term.