Italian parliament is dissolved paving the way for early elections

Italian Premier Mario Draghi pauses at the end of a debate at the Senate in Rome, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 before his resignation a day later (Gregorio Borgia/AP/PA)

Italy’s president has dissolved Parliament, paving the way for an early election after Premier Mario Draghi’s resignation.

Mr Draghi resigned on Thursday after his ruling coalition fell apart.