Italian PM Mario Draghi Resigns
Guwahati: Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned on Thursday after important coalition members boycotted a vote of confidence, raising the possibility of an early election and resuming an unpredictable period for Italy and Europe at a crucial juncture.
Draghi presented President Sergio Mattarella with his letter of resignation during a morning meeting at the Quirinale Palace. According to the president’s office, Mattarella, who turned down a similar resignation offer last week, “took note” this time and requested that Draghi’s administration continue in an acting capacity.
Draghi’s uneasy coalition of the right, left, and populists rejected his appeal to come back together to complete the legislative term and ensure the implementation of the pandemic recovery programme, which was funded by the European Union. As a result, Draghi’s government of national unity collapsed on Wednesday.
Instead, the populist 5-Star Movement, the League, and the center-right Forza Italia parties boycotted a Senate vote on a motion of confidence, making it very apparent they were fed up with Draghi’s 17-month administration.
Before going to see Mattarella, Draghi addressed the lower Chamber of Deputies and thanked them for their cooperation throughout this time. He reiterated the remark that even the heads of central banks had hearts, obviously moved by the applause.