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Italian parliament to elect new head of state

Italy's parliament is voting for a new president. The favorite is current Prime Minister Mario Draghi, but some fear the government will be destabilized if Draghi is elected.

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Almost all main parties from across the political spectrum have pledged their support to Draghi. The former banker is now tasked with guiding Italy out of economic devastation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.