Factbox-Possible scenarios as Italy's government faces collapse

A view of the Prime Minister's office Chigi Palace the day after Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, in Rome, Italy, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

ROME (Reuters) - Italy might need early elections to overcome a political impasse, government officials said on Friday, after Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation in the wake of a mutiny by the 5-Star Movement, a coalition partner.

President Sergio Mattarella rejected Draghi's resignation on Thursday and asked him to address parliament next week, probably on Wednesday, to see if he has a workable and cohesive majority.