An alleged plot to topple Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in favour of a centre-left coalition is shaking Italian politics.
It has sparked a crisis between the government and the Presidency of the Italian Republic, led by Sergio Mattarella.
It began yesterday following allegations published by the Milanese newspaper La Verità regarding Francesco Saverio Garofani — one of Mattarella’s closest advisers. It was alleged he had discussed scenarios aimed at weakening the right-wing government ahead of future elections and quickly escalated into an institutional confrontation.
The government is led by the prime minister – at present Meloni — who is elected through popular elections, is responsible for running the country and making policy decisions.
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