Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, asked Renzi to stay on as prime minister. Renzi agreed to do so until a budget is in place, likely later this week.

The vast majority of the population wants an immediate election, but Mattarella wants another technocrat.  Voter be damned, Italy's 4th consecutive technocrat prime minister is coming up. I am available, and waiting a call.

The first mission of the new technocrat will be to pass legislation that will make it much harder for Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement (M5S) to get into power. Voters be damned again.

Exit Stage 3 Delayed

Please consider Renzi agrees to delay resignation until after budget vote.