Italian prime minister's resignation tо weaken Western unity on Ukrainian issue
Italy’s position on the Ukrainian crisis is likely to change significantly
Mario Draghi
Italy’s parliament dismissed after PM’s resignation
The President of Italy Sergio Mattarella dismissed the parliament after the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. "I have signed a decree on dismissal of [both] chambers [of the parliament], so that we can schedule new …
Italy left in political limbo
Italy might need early elections to overcome a political impasse after Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation in the wake of a mutiny by a coalition partner. On July 20, the parliament will vote on a motion of …
Italian President rejects Prime Minister Draghi's resignation
Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected resignation pf Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the presidential palace said on Thursday. "The President of the Republic did not accept the resignation and invited the Prime Minister to come …
Europe wants to make Africa its gas station
Having been thrust to the front lines of a climate crisis, Africans have long urged rich countries to wean themselves off fossil fuels and slash their greenhouse-gas emissions
Turkey to try to reach outcome on grain corridor with Russia, Ukraine soon
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said he would reinvigorate talks with Russia and Ukraine to establish a corridor for the export of grain from Ukrainian ports. "The corridor in the Black Sea is a very important …
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy arrive in Kiev
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have arrived in Kiev, the DPA news agency reported on Thursday. The three leaders took a night train to Kyiv. They crossed into …
Israel and Italy PMs discuss Ukraine, gas exports to Europe
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday held talks with visiting Italian counterpart Mario Draghi to discuss a deal on exporting Israel's natural gas to Europe. They discussed "the cooperation necessary to ensure that …
Putin discusses gas supplies with Italian Prime Minister
On Tuesday, May 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi held a telephone conversation. This is stated in a message posted on the Kremlin website. The main topics of the talks were energy security …
Nuclear power splits Italians
The surge in global energy costs is reigniting the debate on Italy’s no-nuclear stance
Who will become Italy's next president?
In the heart of Rome, the Quirinal has been Italy's most important palace for centuries. First, as the residence of the popes, then of the House of Savoy, and since 1946 it has been the seat of the presidency of the republic. In recent years, …
Europe in search of leader
Angela Merkel’s departure from the political stage after 16 years as chancellor has not only ushered in a new era in Germany but also shaken up the power balance in the EU
Putin: Russia ready to ensure uninterrupted gas supplies to Europe
In a telephone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, President Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia's readiness to ensure uninterrupted supplies of natural gas to Europe on a long-term basis, in particular via the Nord Stream 2 …
G20 demands humanitarian access to Afghans, EU pledges cash
The European Union pledged 1 billion euros ($1.15 billion) in support for the Afghan people, and the Group of 20 countries vowed to accelerate aid Tuesday amid concerns that an already precarious humanitarian and financial situation will grow …
Sofa Gate, Draghi: What's next in Turkey-EU affairs?
It seems that European politicians have really internalized the free-rider spirit
Turkish Foreign Ministry summons Italian envoy
Turkey's Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the Italian ambassador to condemn the Italian premier's remarks on the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to a statement, the ambassador was told that Italian …
Christine Lagarde appointed as head of ECB
European Union leaders confirmed the appointment of Christine Lagarde as the new chief of the European Central Bank, replacing Mario Draghi from November 1. Lagarde’s confirmation for a …
As Mario Draghi prepares to step down, his critics bashing his legacy
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is heavily criticized right before his planned resignation, The Economist reported. Not long ago it was hard to find anyone with a bad word to say about …
What Germany’s dismal GDP number really means
Four takeaways from the disappointing GDP number
European Central Bank joins global push to help economy
The European Central Bank is taking steps to support a weakening economy, pushing back the earliest date of interest rate increases and announcing a new round of cheap loans to banks