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    Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next

    Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear.
    by Juliana Kim Jul 25, 2022 3 minutes
    Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, prepares to answer a reporter's question following a meeting of the ECB governing board on September 12, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Draghi announced the board had agreed to drop the ECB's key rate by 10 basis points in an effort to stimulate Eurozone economies.

    Italian officials and voters alike are mulling over Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation last week – and experts say it's for good reason.

    Draghi was appointed to office in February 2021. For the past year and a half, Draghi has been heralded for his role in leading Italy out of a health and economic crisis. Many hoped for Draghi's guidance as Europe faces soaring inflation and Russia wages war against Ukraine.

    He's been credited for restoring Italy's economy and reputation. Now,

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