Italy's Five Star sits out key vote, raising risk of Draghi exit

Five Star, riven by in-fighting and haemorrhaging support in the polls, refused to participate in the vote, despite Draghi's warning that he would not continue without its backing.

Published: 14th July 2022 07:09 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th July 2022 07:09 PM   |  A+A A-

President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi speaks during a news conference (File Photo | AP Photo)

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (File Photo | AP Photo)

By AFP

ROME: Italy's Five Star Movement sat out a confidence vote on Thursday, plunging Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition government into crisis and potentially triggering its downfall and a snap general election.

Formerly anti-establishment Five Star (M5S), riven by in-fighting and haemorrhaging support in the polls, refused to participate in the vote, despite Draghi's warning that he would not continue without its backing.

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