Government in Italy, Draghi officially passes power to Melon

This was also the moment that Fratelli Détalia's leader officially took office in Palazzo Chigi.

The best “to find”, she told Mario Draghi, the prime minister who after an hour left with the many applauses of those with whom he had shared the work offices until today.

Giorgia Melon and the ministers of the new government were sworn in Quirinal in front of the head of state, Sergio Mattella last night, thus starting work as the first Italian executive led by a woman.

There is a government team here that will serve Italy with pride and a sense of responsibility. Now immediately at work”, the chief minister wrote a few moments later on Twitter.

There are a total of 24 ministers, only six women, seven with the prime minister and is the lowest percentage of female representation in the last three governments.