Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi gives a press conference at Canazei Fire Brigade on July 4, 2022, one day after an ice avalanche sparked by the collapse of the largest glacier in the Italian Alps killed at least six people and injured eight others. (PIERRE TEYSSOT / TEYSSOT / AFP)

ROME – The Italian head of state on Thursday rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi and asked him to address parliament to get a clear picture of the political situation, a statement from President Sergio Mattarella's office said.

Draghi tendered his resignation after the 5-Star Movement, a party in his ruling coalition, did not take part in a confidence vote in the government.  

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