Italy's outgoing PM Mario Draghi used his last day on the European stage Friday to warn fellow leaders and his far-right successor that a united Europe should remain their "guiding star".
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, triggering snap elections in September which could bring the hard right to power after bickering parties toppled the government.
Mario Draghi, credited with helping save the eurozone as head of the European Central Bank, presided over a remarkable period of unity as Italy's premier before falling foul of its notoriously unstable political system.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi gave his resignation to the president on Thursday - for the second time in a week - after attempts to resolve the country's latest political crisis failed, kicking off early elections.
Business leaders, university deans and more than 1,000 mayors of Italian towns have appealed to Prime Minister Mario Draghi to rethink his resignation amid soaring inflation, EU reforms and war.
Italy was reeling on Friday after the president refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, making Italy's latest political crisis even more unpredictable.
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday evening refused to accept the prime minister's resignation amid a political crisis that could result in snap elections.
After the largest party in Italy's coalition government imploded over the country's response to the Ukraine war, Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Wednesday called for unity. Is another political crisis on the horizon?
Italy received a lower supply of gas from Russia again on Friday, after Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi accused Gazprom of lying about the reasons for the supply cuts.
Some reports in Italian media this week suggested Prime Minister Mario Draghi was considering plans to 'ration' certain goods due to shortages. But is that really what he said? And why is this being discussed?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a warm welcome during her visit to Italy on Thursday in one of her last foreign engagements before she steps down.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi urged the G20 on Thursday to protect women's rights in Afghanistan, warning they "risk becoming once again second-class citizens" under Taliban rule.
Protests were held around Italy on Saturday after the government unveiled plans to require the health passport for entry to venues including restaurants, gyms and cinemas.
Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine may never be approved by the European Union, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Friday, as he also cast doubts on the effectiveness of China's Sinovac jab.
Italy's government has announced that young people hoping to get on the property ladder can apply for the 'first home bonus' from June, a scheme offering tax cuts and help with mortgages.
The European "green pass" for travel and events will be ready by the middle of next month, said Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi at a press conference on Tuesday.
Italy wants to allow tourists from the United States, Canada and Japan to visit without quarantine if they have been vaccinated, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said.
Those hoping to get married in Italy this year will get an update after a key government meeting on Monday May 17th, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has promised.
The Italian government has outlined how the €200 billion recovery plan will be spent in a draft document. Here's what you need to know about where the EU's financial aid will go and how it could affect you.
Italy's failure to target coronavirus vaccinations at the most vulnerable has cost thousands of lives, an expert warned Friday after Prime Minister Mario Draghi lashed out at "queue jumpers".
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi received his first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday, his office said, in an announcement intended to show support for the jab.
