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Italy President Dissolves Parliament
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President Sergio Mattarella has dissolved the Italian parliament, clearing the way for an early election, state broadcaster RAI reported on Thursday.
— PiQ (@PriapusIQ) July 21, 2022
- Reuters via https://t.co/6vj5FWMV9H
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ITALY WILL HOLD GENERAL ELECTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 25TH.
— Breaking Market News (@financialjuice) July 21, 2022
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Italian parliament dissolved, paving way for early elections
Italy’s president said Thursday he has dissolved Parliament after Premier Mario Draghi’s coalition fell apart. No date was set for a new election, but President Sergio Mattarella said it must be held within 70 days under Italy’s Constitution. Mattarella said he decided on early elections because the lack of support for Draghi also indicated there was “no possibility” of forming another government that could carry a majority of lawmakers. The political crisis came as Italians struggle with high inflation. Parliament’s five-year-term would have expired in March 2023. Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned ... (full story)