the origins of the political crisis

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced Thursday, July 21, his resignation after losing the support of the heavyweights of his coalition. The epilogue of a political crisis that had been brewing for several months. To obtain a majority of circumstance, “Super Mario” had to make a big difference, by bringing together a coalition of “national unity”, ranging from the left to the far right. But the three largest parties abstained in a vote of confidence. At the origin of these tensions, irreconcilable differences between certain parties.

The left-wing “Five Stars” movement has called for reforms, particularly on the minimum wage. Proposals rejected en bloc by the right wing of the coalition, which denounced a betrayal of the pact concluded. Two right-wing parties have deserted the coalition. The President of the Republic then decided to dissolve Parliament, provoking early elections. The nationalist right which had refused to participate in the coalition is credited with nearly 25% of the voting intentions for this election.