Italian Elections and Politics 2022 - Our Time to Schlein

[President Johnson]

Di Maio resigns as Leader of M5S.

That's good. He should also resign as foreign minister, because the guy has zero credentials for this job. He's merely a political hack, who didn't finish university and has no knowledge of the English language.

[President Johnson]

I think it's irresponsible from Renzi to blow up the government right now with a pandemic raging. This is not the time for such moves.

[President Johnson]

Is Mattarella's age (he is 80 years old) the only reason against his second term?

I wouldn't necessarily say so - Pertini, Ciampi and Napolitano were elected at similar ages. However Mattarella clearly seems to have no desire for another term, and re-electing a President of the Republic is something that is considered... not the norm for various reasons (chiefly among them that a single presidential term is already very long).

I remember reading that it was a long standing tradition presidents don't seek second terms back in 2013 when Napolitano was standing for reelection in a difficult political situation. However, as already promised, he resigned during his second term.

[President Johnson]

Could there be an opening for Mario Draghi? At least his name was mentioned a few months ago and seems that he's widely popular to win a majority. But I guess he wants to stay on as prime minister?

[President Johnson]

I wonder whether he'll serve the full seven year term or pull a Napolitano and resign in a year or two?

[President Johnson]

So Salvini will return as Interior Minister? Will Silvio "Bunga Bunga" Berlusconi take any cabinet position?