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Why did Luigi Di Maio resign as leader of the Five Star Movement?

  • To become Italian Prime Minister

  • Due to disagreements with party members

  • Due to health issues

  • To quell discontent and stem party desertions and expulsions

Answer

Luigi Di Maio resigned as leader of the Five Star Movement in August 2021, in an attempt to quell discontent within the party and stem the flow of desertions and expulsions. He had been in the role since 2017, but his leadership had been increasingly challenged by critics who accused him of failing to deliver on his promises.
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