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Italian president Sergio Mattarella has joined a long list of officials voicing support for North Macedonia joining the European Union, together with other Western Balkan countries

Italy's president is urging Italians to reinvigorate their democracy as the country notes the 100th anniversary of an attack that paved Benito Mussolini's path to power

Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy

Brothers of Italy party favourites to top ballot in September with 24% of votes based on recent polling

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, with an election set to be held on Sept. 25, several months ahead of schedule.

Rome (AFP) - Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament Thursday, triggering early elections which could bring the hard right to power after the country's warring parties toppled reformer Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has signed a decree dissolving parliament, clearing the way for new elections after Prime Minister Mario Draghi quit.

The move sets up an early election as soon as late September or early October.

Italy's president accepted Premier Mario Draghi's resignation and decided there was no possibility for cobbling together another government following the rapid collapse of the ruling coalition.