This archive report was first published on 20 August 2019.
Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced his resignation on August 20, 2019, amid a deepening political crisis.
Conte's resignation was announced in a televised address to the nation, where he stated that he would submit his resignation to the Italian President.
The move comes as the Italian government faces a severe crisis, with the ruling coalition between the Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party on the brink of collapse.
Conte's resignation is seen as a major blow to the Italian government, which has been struggling to pass key legislation and address the country's economic woes.
As the crisis deepens, Italy's President Sergio Mattarella is expected to play a key role in finding a solution to the impasse.
