Draghi Resigns as Premier, Leaving Italy In Political Chaos
- Move raises prospect of snap election as early as October
- Collapse was inevitable after key allies withdrew support
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Mario Draghi resigned as Italy’s prime minister, throwing the country into turmoil and putting it on course for snap elections as soon as early October.
The former European Central Bank chief delivered his decision to President Sergio Mattarella Thursday morning. The government will continue in a caretaker role to handle ongoing business but its influence will be minimal.