The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, after consulting the presidents of the two branches of Parliament pursuant to article 88 of the Constitution, dissolved the Chambers . And by return of post, the council of ministers set the date for the elections, which will be held on 25 September . We will vote only on Sunday, from 7 to 23.

An election campaign is therefore outlined under the umbrella.

“As officially announced - said the head of state in a brief speech after the meeting with Draghi - I signed the dissolution decree to call new elections within 70 days as planned. The political situation led to this decision. The discussion, the vote and the modalities made clear the absence of prospects for a new majority ".

Until the formation of the new executive , Mario Draghi will remain in office to deal with current affairs .

The Council of Ministers itself decided what the perimeter of current affairs is: " Pandemic, war in Ukraine, inflation, cost of gas, Pnrr ".

In part, Mattarella himself outlined it in his short speech: "I have a duty to underline that the period we are going through does not allow for pauses in the interventions that are essential to counter the effects of the economic and social crisis and, in particular, of the increase in inflation which, caused above all by the cost of energy and food, has serious consequences for families and businesses. Essential interventions, therefore, to cope with economic difficulties and their social repercussions, especially as regards our fellow citizens in weaker conditions. Indispensable - he remarked again - to contain the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine on the level of the security of Europe and of our country. Indispensable for the increasingly necessary collaboration at European and international level. These needs are accompanied - with decisive importance - by the implementation within the agreed time frame of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan , to which the necessary and substantial European support funds are conditional. Nor can the duty to continue fighting the pandemic , which is still dangerously widespread, can be ignored ”.

Mattarella also launched an appeal to the parties : "I hope that despite the intense electoral campaign there will be a constructive contribution on the part of all in the interest of Italy to these indispensable interventions".

Mario Draghi resigned this morning, going up to Colle after a brief visit to the Chamber, where he was also moved when they greeted him with thunderous applause, and let himself go to a joke: " Even the heart of central bankers is used sometimes ".

Then, after the dissolution of the Chambers, the Council of Ministers met to call the new elections on 25 September. In thanking the ministers (“We must be proud of the work done”) and Mattarella (“He managed this phase wisely”), he said that “there will be time for greetings, now it's time to get to work ”.

On the political front, however , the diaspora in Forza Italia continues: after Gelmini, Renato Brunetta and Andrea Cangini also leave. And also Mara Carfagna has "initiated a reflection".

While the decision of the 5 Stars to drop Draghi causes Conte to lose a few pieces ( the Apulian deputy Alemanno passes to Italia Viva ) and makes the road of the large center-left field tortuous, with Enrico Letta who warns: "We will discuss and decide on the conformation of the our proposal, on our project and program, on the modalities with which we will face the vote, starting from the fact that we have this electoral law. Comrades and the modalities with which this will happen will be decided together, collectively. It is evident that yesterday's vote has a great impact strongly ".

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Di Maio: "Italy still needs Dragons"

"I believe that Italy still needs Mario Draghi." Minister Luigi Di Maio told Corriere Tv. "I cannot be with those who with sovereignism, populism and opportunism have brought down the government . I want to be with those who believe in stability, responsibility and reforms ", he added referring to his political future.

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Carfagna: "I distance myself from Fi"

"For reasons of style I do not express opinions on how Forza Italia has managed this crisis, taking a decision that I did not agree with, which I am convinced goes against the interest of the country and which I have never had the opportunity to discuss in a forum party. I am grateful to President Berlusconi for the opportunities he has offered me and the

trust that has testified to me over the years, but what happened yesterday represents a break with the world of values in which I have always believed that it requires me to take

distances and to start a serious political reflection ", said Mara Carfagna, Minister for the South in a note.

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Read to the BBC: "With the right to the government at risk, support for Kiev"

"The Draghi government did well during the crisis in Ukraine, from the beginning Italy took a position, which my party strongly supported, pro-Ukraine and against Putin. I hope Italy will continue in that direction. , but it is not sure that this will be the case "in the case of a center-right government. The secretary of the Democratic Party, Enrico Letta, said in an interview with the BBC, recalling that "some parties in the coalition that supported Draghi have had a different approach on the issue of sanctions and on weapons". In any case, "I will fight to prevent" this from happening, Letta added.

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Letta: "Italy betrayed, a shame"

"I think it was a shame, Italy was betrayed because those parties that decided not to vote for confidence in the government did so only for selfish interests". The secretary of the Democratic Party Enrico Letta said in an interview with the BBC, commenting on the political crisis that led to the resignation of Mario Draghi.

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Draghi: "Here are the emergencies to face"

"We must face the emergencies related to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, inflation and the cost of energy. We must continue the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan - also to favor the work of the Government that will succeed us" . Prime Minister Mario Draghi said this to ministers opening the CDM.

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Draghi to ministers: "Now let's get to work"

"We must be very proud of the work we have done, in the wake of the mandate of the President of the Republic, at the service of all citizens. Italy has everything to be strong, authoritative, credible in the world. You have shown it day after day in these months of government ". Prime Minister Mario Draghi said this on CDM.

"I want to thank first of all the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, for the trust placed in me and for the wisdom with which he managed this phase of crisis. I then want to thank you all, for the dedication, generosity, pragmatism you have shown in these months ", he added and then said that" there will be time for greetings "and that now" is the time to get to work ".

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Mattarella: "The government remains in office, no breaks are possible"

"I have a duty to underline - stigmatized Mattarella - that the period we are going through does not allow for pauses in the necessary interventions to counter the effects of the economic and social crisis and, in particular, of the increase in inflation which, caused above all by the cost of energy and food products, has serious consequences for families and businesses. Therefore, indispensable interventions to cope with economic difficulties and their social repercussions, especially as regards our fellow citizens in weaker conditions. Indispensable - he remarked again - to contain the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine on the level of the security of Europe and of our country. Indispensable for the increasingly necessary collaboration at European and international level. of the implementation within the agreed time frame of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which I am co ndition of the necessary and substantial European support funds. Nor can the duty to continue fighting the pandemic, which is still dangerously widespread, can be ignored. For these reasons I hope that - despite the intense, and at times acute, dialectic of the electoral campaign - there will be a constructive contribution on the part of all, with regard to the aspects I have indicated; in the best interest of Italy ", he concluded.

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Mattarella: "There were no prospects for a new majority"

"The political situation has led to this decision. The discussion, the vote and the modality have made evident the absence of prospects for a new majority". This was stated by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella from the Quirinale.

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Mattarella: "I dissolved the Chambers"

The President of the Republic, after hearing the presidents of the Chamber and the Senate, dissolved the Chambers. Elections within 70 days of the elections, the head of state said.

"As officially announced, I signed the dissolution decree to call new elections within 70 days as planned. The early dissolution of Parliament is always the last act," he said.

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Draghi al Colle to countersign the dissolution of the Chambers

Prime Minister Mario Draghi arrived at the Quirinale to countersign, as required by constitutional practice, the decree for the dissolution of the Chambers which will be signed by the Head of State Sergio Mattarella.

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FDI: "Ok to the scheduling of the measures necessary for the Pnrr"

"Even in the presence of a resigning government, Fdi both in the Chamber and in the Senate is in favor of scheduling and examining by the Executive all those urgent and necessary measures to secure the PNRR. And this in continuity with that the role of responsible and patriotic opposition that the Brothers of Italy has decided to play since the beginning of this Legislature, and which has led to subordinating any choice and decision purely to the interest of Italy and the Italians ". This was declared by the group leaders of the Chamber and Senate of the Brothers of Italy, Francesco Lollobrigida and Luca Ciriani.

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Fico at the Quirinale

When the President of the Senate came out, the President of the Chamber Roberto Fico arrived at the Colle to meet Sergio Mattarella.

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Casellati at the Quirinale

The President of the Senate, Elisabetta Casellati came to the Quirinale to meet the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella. The picket of honor welcomes her in the courtyard.

Grillo: "Right choice for the M5S unit"

"Beppe is serene". Thus sources of the Movement who have contacts with the 5s guarantor report the state of mind of the founder of the Movement with respect to the choice of the M5s not to participate in the vote of confidence. For Grillo, that taken by Conte would be a necessary choice to keep the parliamentary group united. On the other hand, it is emphasized, the proposals of the Movement such as citizenship income and bonus 110 had been attacked by Draghi.

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Macron greets Draghi: "Great statesman"

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Prime Minister Mario Draghi calling him "a great statesman" and "trusted partner".

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Lagarde: “Draghi's resignation? No comment"

"I must remember that the ECB does not take a position on political issues". Thus the president of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, on the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the possibility that political and financial developments in Italy immediately activate the anti-spread shield, the ICT. "The ECB evaluates whether or not a country meets the requirements for the ICC when it has to make that decision," added Lagarde.

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Gelmini: "The choice of Lega and FI clashes with our electorate"

"The right has made an incomprehensible choice that also clashes with the center-right electorate. I have received many messages and emails from entrepreneurs and professionals who do not understand this choice in which calculation and the race to elections prevailed. We know that the incipit for Meloni is the return to the vote. It is regrettable that FI and Lega also preferred to follow Meloni's input rather than focus on the interest of the country ". Thus Maria Stella Gelmini, Minister for Regional Affairs, guest of Skytg24 commenting on the lack of confidence voted by Forza Italia from which she resigned.

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Andrea Cangini also leaves FI

Andrea Cangini also leaves Forza Italia. This is confirmed by the Italian senator, who yesterday voted there

trust in the Draghi government in dissent from the party while remaining in the courtroom unlike the other forces. "I am aware of the fact that, by renewing my confidence in the Prime Minister in line with what Forza Italia said and did up to two days ago, I would have automatically put myself out of the party", he added.

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Di Maio: "The sooner you go to the vote, the better"

"The sooner you go to vote the better, the sooner the elections are held the better, at least we try to save the budget law and avoid the provisional exercise, I don't think we will save the NRP because the reforms cannot be done". Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, leader of Ipf, said this.

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Letta: "We will decide the teammates, yesterday's vote has an impact"

"We will discuss and decide on the conformation of our proposal, on our project and program, on the modalities with which we will face the vote, starting from the fact that we have this electoral law. Comrades on the road and the modalities with which this will happen will be decided together, collegially. it is clear that yesterday's vote has a very strong impact ". This was stated by the Pd secretary, Enrico Letta, speaking at the meeting of the secretariat, in progress at the Nazarene in Rome.

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Fico announces the resignation of Draghi

The Speaker of the Chamber Roberto Fico read in the Chamber of the Chamber the letter with which Mario Draghi communicated his resignation presented as Prime Minister.

The hemicycle was full of deputies, who had waited between the ocean liner and the courtyard for the resumption of work. Fico announced that the Montecitorio group leaders will meet at 1 pm. The classroom session will resume at the end of the meeting.

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In the afternoon, Cdm to define the scope of current business

A council of ministers, according to government sources, will be convened in the late afternoon. In the meeting of the CDM, according to what the sources themselves explain, the provision that defines the perimeter for the handling of current affairs will be adopted.

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Brunetta leaves Forza Italia

The Minister of Public Administration Renato Brunetta leaves Forza Italia. He announces this in a note in which he states that "by not voting trust in Draghi, Forza Italia has betrayed its history and its values. It is not I who leave, it is Forza Italia that leaves itself".

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Draghi leaves Montecitorio

Prime Minister Mario Draghi left Montecitorio, where he communicated his resignation to the President of the Chamber, Roberto Fico.

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Dragons from Fico to Montecitorio

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has come to Montecitorio, where he is in conversation with the President of the Chamber, Roberto Fico.

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Mattarella convenes the Presidents of the Chambers

The President of the Republic, after Mario Draghi's resignation, will receive the Presidents of the Chambers in the afternoon at the Palazzo del Quirinale, pursuant to art. 88 of the Constitution. This is what is written in a note released by Colle. According to parliamentary circles, the President of the Senate Elisabetta Casellati will go up to the Quirinale at 16.30. At 5 pm it will be the turn of the President of the Chamber Roberto Fico.

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Dragons from Casellati to Palazzo Giustiniani

Prime Minister Mario Draghi went to Palazzo Giustiniani to meet the President of the Senate Elisabetta Casellati.

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Draghi arrived at the Quirinale

Prime Minister Mario Draghi, having left the Chamber, arrived at the Quirinale to meet Sergio Mattarella. The interview lasted about twenty minutes.

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9.27 am - No Council of Ministers

Today, as assumed in the last few hours, there will not be a Council of Ministers. According to government sources, Mario Draghi had already announced his resignation to the ministers last week, which was then rejected by Sergio Mattarella. There will therefore not be a new passage in the CDM since the intention to resign had already been formally communicated.

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