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Draghi resigns as PM, throwing Italy into political chaos

Amy Kazmin

Rome | Italian prime minister Mario Draghi has resigned, bringing an end to a national unity government seen to have had a rare opportunity to bring stability and unlock the nation’s economic potential.

In a statement, President Sergio Mattarella’s office on Thursday said Mr Draghi would remain in charge of current affairs. Mr Mattarella is now expected to dissolve parliament and announce snap elections.

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Amy Kazmin is the Financial Times' South Asia bureau chief.

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