Italy is to hold early elections on September 25, after Italian President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament in the wake of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s resignation. The date was announced during a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Rome, ANSA and Adnkronos news agencies reported, citing participants. Draghi, who remains prime minister, thanked Mattarella for his trust. “We must be very proud of the work we have done on behalf of the president of the republic in the service of all citizens,” he said. He called on lawmakers to continue working with purpose in the coming weeks.