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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.

July 15, 2022 / 06:29 IST
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File image of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (AP Photo)
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.

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"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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