* Draghi, who was appointed in 2021, won a confidence vote today in the Senate
* However, the Prime Minister's coalition government was thrown into crisis when the populist 5-Star Movement boycotted the vote
* Draghi later met with President Sergio Mattarella to decide on the next steps
* His resignation was then announced, and it will be up to the President to accept or reject Draghi's resignation - which could lead to an election in September
Italy's President today refused Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, who announced he would quit after a party in his coalition government did not participate in a confidence vote - plunging the country into political crisis.
President Sergio Mattarella - who appointed Draghi last year - told the premier to instead see if he can still find a majority in Parliament willing to support him.
If the government crisis can't be resolved quickly, Mattarella could pull the plug on Italy's Parliament - setting the stage for an election as early as September.
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WNU Editor: It is going to be difficult (if not impossible) for the government to function in this environment.
Update: You have to wonder if this is becoming a trend .... Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi Second NATO Leader to Resign in 7 Days (Newsweek).
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Italy's president refuses Prime Minister Draghi's resignation -- France 24
'No, Mario', Italian president urges PM Draghi not to quit -- Reuters
Italy: President rejects PM Mario Draghi's resignation -- DW
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Italian president rejects Mario Draghi resignation as Rome plunges into political crisis -- CNBC
Italy's President Mattarella rejects Prime Minister Draghi's resignation -- CNN
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