Italy's Parliament has failed to pick a new head of state despite days of voting. Prime Minister Mario Draghi has reportedly asked Sergio Mattarella to remain in office "for the good and stability of the country."
Italy's Parliament has reelected 80-year-old Sergio Mattarella to serve another term as president, after days of voting failed to produce a successor. Mattarella previously said he did not want to stay on the job.
The second round of Italy's presidential election has produced the same verdict as that of the first round, with Lawmakers most of whom having cast blank ballots are struggling to agree on a consensus candidate.
Italy's parliament begins voting Monday for a new president, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi the favourite but far from guaranteed in a race that risks destabilising the government.
Italy's parliament begins voting Monday for a new president, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi the favourite but far from guaranteed in a race that risks destabilising the government.