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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Italy begs Mario Draghi to stay as he prepares to face parliament

Draghi will address parliament in an attempt to avert the country’s third government collapse in three years.
Draghi will address parliament in an attempt to avert the country’s third government collapse in three years. Photograph: APP/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

The fate of the Italian government hangs in the balance amid growing pressure on Mario Draghi to remain prime minister as he prepares for a crucial speech in parliament on Wednesday.

The former European Central Bank chief’s resignation last week was rejected by President Sergio Mattarella, who instead asked him to address parliament in an attempt to avert what would be Italy’s third government collapse in three years.

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