Italy's Draghi Recovery at Risk
The Next Generation EU pandemic recovery fund has delivered to Italy a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset its economy. But the risks posed to Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government by the looming presidential election may make the country incapable of seizing this moment.
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LONDON – As Italy scrambles to control surging COVID-19 infections – including by making vaccination compulsory for anyone over 50 – cracks are appearing in the broad ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Mario Draghi. A crucial test will come next week, when Italy’s 630 members of parliament, 321 senators, and 58 regional representatives elect a new president.