The Italian Prime Minister has been in office since the beginning of 2021.
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Rome The Italian government under Prime Minister Mario Draghi passed a vote of confidence in parliament on Thursday. A stimulus package she put to the vote passed the chamber with 172 votes to 39. However, the coalition partner, the 5-Star Movement, stayed away from the vote, as announced.
Draghi had announced before the vote that his government would not be able to continue without the support of the 5 Star Movement. Immediately after the vote, Draghi went to see President Sergio Mattarella.
The head of state must decide on the further procedure for solving the government crisis. He could persuade Draghi to remain in office and face another no-confidence vote in the next few days. Or he could appoint an interim prime minister before the regular general election in the first half of next year.
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