Will Mario Draghi move to Italy’s largely ceremonial presidency?
Many think the prime minister will shortly switch jobs
ITALIAN PRESIDENTIAL elections customarily have more twists and implausible turns than a Verdi opera. Voting in the latest—to replace President Sergio Mattarella—is to begin on January 24th. Over the coming weeks party leaders can be expected to trade bluff and counter-bluff, leaking the names of candidates whose chances they are in fact content to sacrifice while keeping secret until the last moment the identity of the one they really favour.
This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Decision time for Draghi”
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