Italy's ruling parties have agreed to ask President Sergio Mattarella to remain in office after parliament failed to find an alternative candidate, the head of the LEU party said on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has asked Sergio Mattarella to carry on as president for a second term, Reuters reported on Saturday citing a political source.
There was no immediate comment from Mattarella's office.
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