Italian President Giorgio Napolitano , photo:
Napolitano urged the political forces to prepare themselves quietly to choose his successor.
Announcement of the resignation of 89-year-old head of state is not surprise. Message bigger surprise is that it did not indicate when he persists.
Recently, several times Napolitano hinted that slowly ends its mission.
– Soon I will go away and resignation – said in a New Year’s message, TV .
The second term would be incomplete
Napolitano is the first president in the history of the country chosen for a second term.
selection is made the head of state, the National Assembly, or the two chambers Parliament, together with representatives of all 20 regions.
When in 2013 ended his first seven-year term of office, the leader of the largest political forces asked him to agree to again stand as a guarantor state stabilization period of deep financial and economic crisis and deadlock in the new parliament, which for weeks has not been able to emerge then choose the government or the president. Although earlier Napolitano firmly ruled out such a possibility, acceded to this request.
The second term was elected in April of 2013. Even then stipulated that remain in office as long as the situation so require, but certainly subsided before the end of the term.
Who will replace President?
From autumn lasts Italy lively discussion, who can replace the venerable president who for almost nine years in the Quirinal won enormous authority, also on the international stage. For now, the largest grouping does not mention any candidate.
The task for the future outgoing president pointed to the fight against corruption and unemployment, especially among young people.
Napolitano, a former president has received a mandate senator for life.
PAP / agkm
Italian President announced his resignation in the message – Polish Radio
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