Mario Draghi Resigns: Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi Resigns

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned from his post today after the ruling coalition's main allies did not participate in the trust vote. Through his resignation, he has indicated the possibility of holding elections in the country soon. At the same time, in this delicate time, a new era of uncertainty has started for Italy and Europe. Draghi submitted his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella during a morning meeting at the Quirinale Palace. Maittarella's office said the president had asked the draconian government to act as a caretaker government following the development. The president had rejected Dragi's resignation last week.

Mario Draghi submits resignation to President Sergio Mattarella

Mario Draghi's national unity government fell apart today as his coalition partners from right-wing, left-wing and populist parties called for the EU to allow the legislature to complete its term and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister's appeal to come together for the funded program was rejected. Instead, the central-right parties Forza Italia and the League and the Populist 5-Star Movement boycotted a vote of confidence in the Senate, a clear sign of the end of their alliance with Draghi's 17-month government.

Draghi government farewell

Draghi told Maittarella in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Parliament, before resigning, "Thank you for all the work done together during this time." At the same time, Italian newspapers spoke about the reforms needed to deal with rising inflation and energy prices, Russia's war against Ukraine and the rest of the 200 billion euros of EU funds to revitalize the economy. He expressed his displeasure in his voice. The newspaper 'La Stampa' wrote in the headline, "Shameful". La Repubblica wrote Italy was betrayed. Correra della Serra said, "Farewell to the draconian government".