Draghi’s departure weakens Italian and EU stability

Significance

President Sergio Mattarella decided to dissolve parliament and announced that elections would take place on September 25. The right-wing parties, Brothers of Italy (FdI), League and Forza Italia -- are best-placed to lead the next government.

Impacts

• In government, FdI will attempt to assert the primacy of Italian over European law in areas such as social protection.
• Following the collapse of Draghi’s government, Russia may decide against imposing further cuts on Italian gas supply.
• FdI and the League have suggested they would be open to more EU cooperation in security and foreign policy.