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Italians vote in election that could take far-right to power

Italians are voting in a national election coming at a critical time for Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

EXPLAINER: Italian election only part of picking government

Sunday's parliamentary election will determine who next governs major industrial economy and key NATO member Italy

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Italy's election campaign ends, tensions between EU and right flares

Italy's leaders held their final rallies on Friday ahead of a parliamentary election at the weekend that is expected to be won by a rightist alliance, putting Rome on possible collision course with Brussels.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022

Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi's resignation

Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – the…

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Who gains or loses, what's next in Italy crisis

Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Italy heads to an early election after Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition fails

Italy's president accepted Premier Mario Draghi's resignation and decided there was no possibility for cobbling together another government following the rapid collapse of the ruling coalition.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2022

Italian PM says rebuilding trust is key before confidence vote

Mario Draghi addresses MPs in bid to avert what would be Italy’s third government collapse in three years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Italy's right rules out returning to government with 5-Star

Conservative parties in Italy's fractured coalition ruled out on Tuesday continuing to govern alongside the 5-Star Movement, complicating already difficult efforts to keep Prime Minister Mario Draghi's administration afloat.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022

Italy center-right says Draghi’s coalition pact has been broken

The League and Forza Italia said Sunday that their alliance backing Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been broken, signaling the biggest political forces are readying for possible snap elections after the premier announced his resignation last week.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Pleas pile up in Italy for PM Draghi to rethink exit

Pleas are piling up in Italy to persuade Premier Mario Draghi to stay in office instead of resigning as he tried to do last week after being let down by a major coalition partner

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022