Italy’s Government Set to Collapse as Parties Ditch Draghi
- Three key parties fail to back him in confidence vote
- Country risks months of political turmoil, snap elections
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi appeared set to fall after three key parties failed to support him in a confidence vote.
Draghi’s resignation would plunge the country into months of political turmoil just as economic warning signs start to flash. While President Sergio Mattarella may still attempt to forge a majority in parliament for a fresh government, the most likely outcome is snap elections in the fall.