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Italy’s president refuses PM Draghi’s resignation

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Published Fri, Jul 15, 2022 · 06:33 AM
    • Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (centre) leaves the Quirinal Palace after talks with Italy's President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, Italy, July 14, 2022. Mattarella has not accepted Draghi's resignation, inviting him to go to the Chambers to assess the situation.
    • Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (centre) leaves the Quirinal Palace after talks with Italy's President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, Italy, July 14, 2022. Mattarella has not accepted Draghi's resignation, inviting him to go to the Chambers to assess the situation. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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    ITALY’S President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s resignation, in a 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. AFP

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