Giuseppe Conte

Italy's next leader could come from the far right, so here is what you need to know about Sunday's vote.

Mario Draghi called for a new pact to save his unity coalition, but three parties refuse to back him.

PM Mario Draghi's government nears collapse after a populist coalition party withdraws support.

The former European Central Bank chief is asked by the president to form a new coalition government.

The former European Central Bank chief will meet President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday.

Mr Conte hopes to form a new and stronger government after losing a Senate majority last week.

But Giuseppe Conte lacks an absolute majority in the Senate and the row over his future continues.