Mario Draghi sworn in as Italy’s Prime Minister

Mario Draghi has been sworn in as Italian PM on Saturday to lead a unity government that aims to steer the country out of the COVID-19 crisis and an economic slump. All but one of Italy’s major parties have rallied to his side. Draghi must set to work on plans for how to spend more than 200 Bn Euros in EU funding aimed at rebuilding the economy. Italy is mired in its worst downturn since WWII.

Mario Draghi sworn in as Italy’s Prime Minister

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