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Italy, Libya
Faced with a new government in Libya, Draghi favours continuity and focuses on oil

The new president of the Italian council, Mario Draghi. © Di Meo/Pool Afpa/Eidon/MaxPPP

Caught off guard by the GNA's new interim government, Italy, now led by Mario Draghi, has chosen to maintain its diplomatic approach and concentrate its efforts on oil. Nathalie Tocci will advise the new prime minister in these matters. [...]

Published on 18/02/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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