A short oath delivered at the presidential palace in Rome on Saturday completed Mario Draghi’s transformation from central bank chief to front-line politician. Mr Conte could be asked to stay on as PM, but he would need to revamp some of his policies and make some new appointments to win back a parliamentary majority, He could persuade some non-aligned senators to join a new coalition if Mr Renzi refuses to support a Conte-led government, The main parties in the outgoing coalition - anti-establishment Five Star (M5S) and the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) - could agree to serve under a new PM, perhaps with one or two other parties. That's why Giuseppe Conte may manage to come back with a new revamped government, arguing the need to avoid the turmoil of fresh elections at such a difficult time. Mr Renzi's main objection was to Mr Conte's plans for spending â¬209bn (£186bn; $254bn) of EU recovery funds - part of a â¬750bn EU rescue for the Covid crisis. 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The Italian prime minister takes the fall to avoid humiliation in an upcoming vote, but could yet stay on as the country’s leader. Are the US and China in a new 'Cold War'? Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s government is likely to collapse, leaving Italy in an uncertain political situation with Covid-19 infections still very high. In its first 60 years of existence (1861–1921), Italy changed its prime minister 37 times. The Prime Minister is the President of the Council of Ministers (which holds effective executive power) and must receive a vote of approval from it to execute most political activities. Mario Draghi has been sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister after forming a national unity government that faces the tough task of marshalling a recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. EU plans rollout of Covid travel form by summer, Brazil health service in its 'worst crisis ever', The scars left by a school bombing. Mr Conte could persuade one or more right-wing parties to join a new coalition led by him. Mr Renzi governed Italy in 2014-2016, but currently his Italia Viva party is polling below 3%. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned - and it is not clear if he will be able to form and lead a new coalition government. For 15 months he headed a coalition between M5S and the far-right League, whose leader Matteo Salvini pulled out in a failed bid to force elections. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned - and it is not clear if he will be able to form and lead a new coalition government. Parties are divided over spending in the coronavirus crisis, in which more than 85,000 Italians have died. 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Italy's 29th prime minister since the war is hoping to return as⦠Italy's 29th prime minister since the war. Mr Conte met President Sergio Mattarella, who may ask him to form a stronger government. Conte resigned on Tuesday over his handling of the crisis. Read about our approach to external linking. The formal Italian order of precedence lists the office as being ceremonially the fourth most important Italian state office. ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte stepped down Tuesday following disputes within the governing alliance over the post-pandemic economic recovery package. And now Mr Conte is discussing the political crisis with Senate president Elisabetta Casellati. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte speaks about new emergency coronavirus restrictions in Rome, Italy, on October 25, 2020. Regarding this situation, the first goal of Benito Mussolini, appointed in 1922, was to abolish the Parliament's ability to put him to a vote of no confidence, thus basing his power on the will of the king and the National Fascist Party alone. Mr Renzi says EU funds should be invested in promising sectors like digital and green technologies, and wants MPs, rather than technocrats, to decide on the allocations. Italy's new Prime Minister Mario Draghi, top center, looks on after addressing the Senate in Rome Feb. 17, 2021. The office is similar to those in most other parliamentary systems, but the leader of the Italian government is not authorized to request the dissolution of the Parliament or to dismiss ministers. The centrist coalition government was plunged into crisis two weeks ago when former PM Matteo Renzi pulled his small, liberal Italia Viva party out of it. And he won't have much time to convince parliament that he can become the new, stronger comeback kid. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is set to resign on Tuesday, his office said, heightening political instability that could lead to snap elections in a … Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte survived a confidence vote on Tuesday and will now lead a minority government. The cabinet did not receive the confidence of the Parliament. 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Italy's former prime minister Matteo Renzi said two ministers from his Italia Viva party would resign, effectively triggering the government's collapse. The law professor, who has headed coalition governments since 2018, tendered his resignation to the president. Read about our approach to external linking. A country of seemingly perennial political crises has chosen the worst possible time to face another - in the grip of a pandemic that has killed more than 85,000 Italians and unleashed the worst economic collapse in decades. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of the Republic after each general election. ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is planning to resign Tuesday, in a move that extends the country's political chaos and risks complicating the coronavirus response. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, seen here delivering a speech in the lower chamber of the Italian parliament on Jan. 18, resigned on Tuesday so that he could form a new coalition government. President Mattarella is expected to spend two days in talks with party leaders, as it is up to the president to decide the next move. Italian prime minister to resign, triggering a political crisis during a pandemic and a recession . But that option is seen as unlikely, as right-wing parties are ahead in opinion polls, so a snap election would favour them. Since then he has led a four-party, centre-left coalition dominated by M5S and the PD. And so Italy's 66th government since World War Two comes to a close. Italian Prime Minister-designate Mario Draghi arrives for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Friday. Italian prime minister resigns as political crisis deepens PM Giuseppe Conte hopes Italy’s president will give him the mandate to form a new government. Video, 'Women need to hear âyou are not aloneâ' Video, 'Women need to hear âyou are not aloneâ', Demi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager, Airline removes boy with autism over mask policy, Former racing driver and Top Gear presenter Schmitz dies aged 51, Teen 'mastermind' pleads guilty to Twitter hack, France told glue-trapping of birds outlawed by EU, Countries around world celebrate St Patrick's Day, Italian PM wins crucial vote to stay in power. Giuseppe Conte, while identified with the 5-Star Movement, doesn't head any party. The lack of a majority would restrict government business - hence the political shake-up. Mr Conte survived a vote of confidence in the lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, last week. Associated Press Italian prime minister to offer resignation as center-left coalition wobbles Published: Jan. 25, 2021 at 3:29 p.m. (AP: Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse) But he also wants more investment in the embattled health service. The candidate for office was appointed by the king and presided over a very unstable political system. Published … So Mr Conte is hoping that the threat of losing their seats might tempt enough centrist politicians to jump the opposition ship and join a reformed coalition. The Chigi Palace in Rome is the official residence of the Prime Minister.[1]. Adoption threat for Poland's LGBT parents, China's online 'skinny fad' sparks body image concern, Divers risk danger to feed hunger for sea cucumbers. The Italians struggling to feed their families, Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable', Italy political crisis erupts over Covid spending, Police identify victims of Atlanta spa shootings. The Prime Minister of Italy, officially President of the Council of Ministers (Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri), is the political leader of Italy since 1861. Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte to resign amid coalition crisis. … By Colm Quinn | January 26, 2021, 6:40 AM. Commonly referred to in Italy as Premier, the right title of the office holder is President of the Council of Ministers, or just President of the Council. Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi speaks to the media this week. The office was established by Articles 92 through to 96 of the current Constitution of Italy. Added to that, polls suggest an early vote would be won by the far right. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The former chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has been sworn in as Italy’s prime minister at the head of a unity government called on … ET But someone else could become Italy's PM, or a snap election could be called.