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John Dunne

Italian president refuses to accept PM Mario Draghi’s resignation after coalition collapse

Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi

(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi has offered his resignation after a coalition party pulled its support for him but the country’s president has rejected it.

Mr Draghi said he would quit hours after populist coalition partner Five Star failed to vote with him in a vote of confidence.

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