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Comeback for former premier, 85, seen as unlikely but attempt could put political unity at risk
The ex-ECB head is viewed as a favourite to become head of state this month, but the vote is hard to predict
Nomination of current prime minister Mario Draghi could fuel government crisis
Backing for growth agenda amid soaring Covid rate and unsettled political landscape
Mario Draghi and Emmanuel Macron write in FT they want deficit rules to allow bloc to tackle long-term challenges
We need to bring debt levels down, but not through unsustainable spending cuts or higher taxes
Former ECB president hints that time as Italian premier might be coming to an end
The national priority is to ensure the reforms he has begun as prime minister do not fizzle out
Unions to protest against planned tax cuts that they say will benefit higher earners
Prospect of former ECB chief stepping aside as prime minister risks return of political instability
Macron and Draghi want closer ties in Europe but face test over cross-border defence deal
What will be the consequences for Italy, and for Europe, if the prime minister fails to deliver?
Former ECB chief has transformed perceptions of his country but may not be premier for much longer
Prime minister promises no tax increases and says economic rebound expected to grow at 6% this year
Mario Draghi has begun a programme of essential reforms and overseen a strong economic recovery
Sluggish courts targeted in ambitious national programme underpinned by €200bn from EU
A sell-off of government stakes would bolster the prime minister’s credentials as an economic liberaliser
The populist politician on working with Draghi, his hardline stance on immigration — and his conversion to believing in a strong EU
Merkel and Draghi speak out as fears rise over the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in England
Summit of major democracies rejects post-Covid austerity and welcomes US appeal to ‘meet the moment’
Italy has changed tack since it signed up for China’s Belt and Road Initiative two years ago
Former ECB chief has presided over calm bond markets since his appointment as Italy PM
Body will oversee how €248bn in EU pandemic relief and state funding is deployed
As EU funds roll in, a real shift in political and corporate dynamics will take more than job changes, say analysts
Lane’s remarks echoed by Draghi who said monetary policy should remain expansionary
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