Can Mario Draghi turn Italy around?

Italy's new prime minister Mario Draghi, a compromise choice asked to lead a national unity government after the collapse of the previous coalition, has several tough challenges on his hands: to administer EU Covid-19 relief funds in an effective way, to navigate the pandemic, and to retain control of the unwieldy coalition of parties that voted him in. Can he do whatever it takes? Chris Dooley talks to Brussels correspondent Naomi O'Leary. Plus, how did some Texans end up paying thousands of dollars in electricity bills?

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Can Mario Draghi turn Italy around? is an episode from The Irish Times World View Podcast by The Irish Times.

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This episode was published on Feb 25, 2021.

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