Italian PM Mario Draghi quits after failing to revive his coalition government
(VOVWORLD) - Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation Thursday, paving the way for fresh elections and opening a new chapter of political uncertainty.
 Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi (Photo: Getty Images) |
Speaking to Parliament, Draghi said he was going to meet with President Sergio Mattarella and inform him of his intentions after failing to unite his fragile coalition government. Mattarella has reportedly asked him to remain in place in the interim with a caretaker government.
It comes after Draghi was snubbed by coalition partners in a vote of confidence in the Senate Wednesday, effectively meaning the government had collapsed.