Europe’s southern states, often chastised for fiscal laxity, have defied expectations in the Ukraine crisis
Sergio Mattarella (80) had intended to leave role but leaders could not agree on successor
League leader Salvini’s backing of Casellati in defiance of his coalition partners could herald the end of Draghi’s government
Premier Mario Draghi seen as frontrunner, although there are obstacles in the way
Italian prime minister points to EU’s lack of its own military force and weaknesses in any sanctions that might be directed at Moscow
Former-PM portrays himself as elder statesman in wake of health woes and sex scandals
Prime minister has months to turn around Europe’s long-stagnant third economy
World wrap: Pope honours workers as Italy remembers one year with Covid-19
Ex-European Central Bank chief takes charge with broad party backing and unveils cabinet
Online vote of signed-up members of largest party in parliament could be close
Former European Central Bank chief’s route to parliamentary majority still unclear
The former ECB chief would be a prime minister above politics – that’s a strength but also a fundamental weakness
Former ECB president must win cross-party support amid severe economic crisis
Giuseppe Conte tries to put together new ruling coalition after government lost majority
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