Rome, Feb. 3 (BNA) Sergio Mattarella was sworn in for a second term as Italy’s president on Thursday, after a protracted election last week that resulted in him being chosen for a job he is no longer interested in filling.
The 80-year-old was sworn in at a ceremony in a joint session of Parliament in Rome, after which he encouraged his countrymen to confront the many challenges of the present: from the Covid crisis and the need for reform to demographic issues, and opportunities. For women and the fight against racism. “Italy is a great country,” Mattarella said.
The German news agency dpa said Mattarella had repeatedly ruled out a second term in office – which would last seven years – but changed his mind when Italy’s main parties failed to agree on a successor and there was no other way out.
After a chaotic round of bargaining, Skelli allowed himself to be persuaded to abandon his retirement plans and accept re-election in a vote of more than 1,000 lawmakers and regional delegates last Saturday.
While the Italian president is primarily tasked with ceremonial matters, the role can also exercise great power at certain times. Among the powers of the presidency is the power to block legislation, dissolve parliament, call new elections, and approve or prevent the appointment of ministers.
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