VOICED : Italia tiene nuevo presidente

Sergio Matarella was elected as the new President of Italy by the Italian Parliament, receiving 665 votes. His election was supported by the Democratic Party and is seen as a victory for Matteo Renzi, while marking a decline for Silvio Berlusconi. Matarella, a practicing Catholic, received congratulations from Pope Francis. As the twelfth President of Italy, he holds the power to dissolve Parliament and call early elections. He is the first Sicilian to reach the Quirinale Palace.

How many votes did Sergio Matarella receive in the Italian Parliament to become President?

• 550

• 700

• 665

• 505

Which political party played a crucial role in Sergio Matarella's election as President?

• Democratic Party

• Forza Italia

• Lega Nord

• Five Star Movement

What does Matarella's election signify for Matteo Renzi?

• A loss of influence

• A neutral event

• A personal victory

• A setback

Who sent a congratulatory message to Sergio Matarella upon his election?

• Pope Francis

• The President of the United States

• The Chancellor of Germany

• The Prime Minister of the UK

What unique power does the President of Italy hold?

• Declaring war

• Vetoing laws

• Dissolving Parliament and calling early elections

• Appointing the Prime Minister