New York Times: Matteo Renzi’s Fate Is at Stake as Italians Vote in Referendum
ROME — After months of ubiquitous, bitter and incessant campaigning, Italians voted on Sunday on key constitutional changes that have taken on broader significance as both a referendum on Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and a test of strength for anti-establishment forces in Europe.
In a continent that has for years seemed on the verge of financial crisis and political upheaval, Italy’s referendum on whether to streamline its baroque legislative process has become the latest flash point. Mr. Renzi has said he might resign if his reforms are rejected, a step that could provide yet another shock to an already unsteady European Union.
Anti-establishment parties have already smashed the traditional political structures in Greece and Spain, and euroskeptic forces led Britain out of the European Union in June.
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WNU Editor: This has the potantial of shaking the EU in a manner that Brexit did a few months ago.
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Italians cast ballots in historic constitutional referendum vote -- CNN
Italians Vote in Referendum on Reform - and Renzi -- VOA
Italy referendum: The most dangerous moment for Europe since Brexit -- Lorenzo Genito, The Independent
Who is going to win the Italian referendum? -- The Independent
Will Quitaly sink the EU? Tomorrow, a 'No' vote in a referendum in Italy could lead it out of Europe - and spark an economic crisis -- Robert Hardman, Daily Mail
Italians Vote in Referendum That Will Bring Chaos -- Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast
Amid global anti-establishment anger, Italy may be next in line for upheaval -- Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post
This is what Italians are actually voting on in Sunday's crucial referendum -- Will Martin, Business Insider
Italians cast ballots in historic constitutional referendum vote -- CNN
Italians Vote in Referendum on Reform - and Renzi -- VOA
Italy referendum: The most dangerous moment for Europe since Brexit -- Lorenzo Genito, The Independent
Who is going to win the Italian referendum? -- The Independent
Will Quitaly sink the EU? Tomorrow, a 'No' vote in a referendum in Italy could lead it out of Europe - and spark an economic crisis -- Robert Hardman, Daily Mail
Italians Vote in Referendum That Will Bring Chaos -- Barbie Latza Nadeau, Daily Beast
Amid global anti-establishment anger, Italy may be next in line for upheaval -- Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post
This is what Italians are actually voting on in Sunday's crucial referendum -- Will Martin, Business Insider
