We'll listen to Draghi, don't fear elections say FI, League

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 15 - Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia (FI) and Matteo Salvini's League said Friday that they would listen to what Premier Mario Draghi has to say in parliament on Wednesday about the crisis of government, while stressing that they do not fear early elections.
    The premier presented his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday after the 5-Star Movement (M5S) failed to back the government in a confidence vote, but the head of State refused to accept the resignation and asked Draghi to report to parliament and assess the situation.
    "We will listen to the considerations of Premier Mario Draghi with respect and attention," the two centre-right parties supporting the government said in a joint statement after Berlusconi and Salvini had a telephone conversation.
    "The centre right (parties) of government will continue to defend the interests of the Italian people with seriousness and coherence, certainly holding no fear of the judgement of the Italians.
    "The League and Forza Italia take note of the serious political crisis triggered in an irresponsible way by the 5-Star Movement.
    "As Premier Draghi said, 'the pact of trust at the base of the government's action no longer exists'.
    "After what happened, the centre right of government wants clarity and recognizes that it is no longer possible to count on the 5-Star Movement in this dramatic period". (ANSA).