Italy's President Sergio Mattarella refuses PM Draghi's resignation
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, according to the president's office on Thursday. Instead, Mattarella has directed Draghi to address lawmakers and get a feel for the situation in parliament as the country seeks to exit a political crisis.
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- Published Date: 09:00 | 14 July 2022
- Modified Date: 09:35 | 14 July 2022
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, in political crisis experts warned could send the eurozone's third largest economy to snap elections.
Mattarella "did not accept the resignation, and invited the prime minister to appear before parliament to make a statement," the presidential palace said, amid reports Draghi would address parliament next week to see if he has the necessary majority to stay on.
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