Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi to tender resignation today

"I will tender my resignation to the president of the republic this evening," Draghi told the cabinet, according to a statement released by his office.

Reuters

July 15, 2022 / 06:29 IST

File image of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (AP Photo)

Mario Draghi said he would resign as Italian prime minister on Thursday, after a party in his ruling coalition did not participate in a confidence vote.

"I will tender my resignation to the president of the republic this evening," Draghi told the cabinet, according to a statement released by his office.

"The national unity coalition that backed this government no longer exists," he added.

Reuters

first published: Jul 15, 2022 06:00 am

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