5 things Italians vote on this week

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Series Details 28.11.16
Publication Date 28/11/2016
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Features published in a range of news sources in the week leading up to the referendum on the 4 December 2016 called by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Ostensibly the referendum concerned a series of reforms to the Italian constitution suggested by Matteo Renzi, but seen by others as an opportunity for Italians to express their dissatisfaction with the government.

Source Link http://www.politico.eu/article/5-things-italians-will-vote-on-at-the-polls-this-week-referendum-matteo-renzi-beppe-grillo/
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