It agreed that the party with the most votes will pick the candidate for premier, boosting Meloni’s odds of becoming Italy’s first female prime minister. Under the Italian constitution, the two chambers have equal powers and the appointment of the prime minister and all legislation has to be approved by both of them. How is the prime minister chosen? The prime minister is appointed by the president following consultations with political parties. Should no-one manage to cobble together a majority, the president can dissolve parliament and call fresh elections as a final option — although that’s unprecedented.

Source: Washington Post August 02, 2022 05:55 UTC