BREAKING: Italian PM Conte says he will resign; says his right-wing coalition partner, the anti-immigration League party, led by Matteo Salvini, has decided to yank its support for the populist government.
Conte told the Italian parliament of his plans on Tuesday afternoon and he will officially inform Mattarella of his decision later on.
Mattarella, as head of state, could ask Conte to stay on and try to find an alternative majority in parliament, or accept his resignation and see if some other leader can forge an alternative coalition. Failing that, Mattarella could dissolve parliament, setting the stage for a new general election as early as October.
Italian bond yields fell on Tuesday in the wake of Conte's announcement, which could lead to political uncertainty.Gregorio Borgia / AP
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