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Factbox: Italy's election law favours coalitions, fewer seats up for grabs

Italy Sergio Mattarella

Attendees applaud Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi as he arrives to address the lower house of parliament ahead of a vote of confidence for the government after he tendered his resignation last week in the wake of a mutiny by a coalition partner, in Rome, Italy July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, with an election set to be held on Sept. 25, several months ahead of schedule.

Following is a description of Italy's complex election law, which favours parties able to create pre-election coalitions:

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