Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi ©Pool Roma2 / IPA/IPA MilestoneMedia/PA Images
After the victory of “Leave” in the EU referendum and Donald Trump’s election as US President, Italy’s seems to be lined up as the next domino to fall to populism, with a referendum on constitutional changes scheduled for 4th December.
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has repeatedly said he will resign if voters say “No” to his reforms. If this happens, some observers inside and outside the country fear a new, and potentially more dangerous, phase of political instability in Italy. Renzi’s resignation could lead to new elections, and pave the way …read more
Source: Prospect
