Italy Will Hold Early Election on Sept. 25 After Draghi Resigns
- Ballot could lead to victory of a center-right coalition
- Weakened Draghi to remain caretaker premier until election
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Italy will hold an early election on Sept. 25, with a center-right coalition currently leading in the polls.
President Sergio Mattarella officially called the vote and dissolved parliament on Thursday, after Mario Draghi resigned as prime minister earlier in the day. A bloc led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy could have a clear majority, according to the most recent polling.