Mario Draghi

Italy’s parliament dismissed after PM’s resignation

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 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 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

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

Leaders of Germany, France and Italy arrive in Kiev

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

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

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 …

Who will become Italy's next president?

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

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

G20 demands humanitarian access to Afghans, EU pledges cash

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 …

Turkish Foreign Ministry summons Italian envoy

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

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 …