Italian constitutional reform referendum to be held on 4 December

On the 26 September 2016 the Italian government set the date of 4 December 2016 for a referendum on constitutional reform that analysts said may determine Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's political future.

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ESO: Key source: Italian constitutional referendum, 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/italian-constitutional-referendum-2016/

The Local.it, 27.09.16: Italy's crunch referendum set for December 4th https://www.thelocal.it/20160927/italys-crunch-constitutional-referendum-set-for-december-4th

ESO: Background information: Italy’s constitutional referendum: Mapping the possible political scenarios http://www.europeansources.info/record/italys-constitutional-referendum-mapping-the-possible-political-scenarios-italys-constitutional-reform-is-ill-conceived-and-can-safely-be-rejected-will-italys-constitut/

Politico, 26.09.16: 5 things that will decide Italy’s constitutional vote http://www.politico.eu/article/5-things-that-will-decide-italys-constitutional-vote-matteo-renzi-december-4/

The Wall Street Journal, 26.09.16: Italy to Hold Referendum on Constitutional Overhaul Dec. 4 http://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-to-hold-referendum-on-constitutional-reform-dec-4-1474909109

Euronews, 26.09.16: Italy sets date for crucial referendum on Senate's future http://www.euronews.com/2016/09/26/italy-sets-date-for-crucial-referendum-on-senate-s-future

The Economist, 27.09.16: The Economist explains: Why is Italy’s constitutional referendum important? http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2016/09/economist-explains-18

The Local.it, 28.09.16: Italy slashes growth figures ahead of crucial referendum https://www.thelocal.it/20160928/italy-slashes-growth-figures-ahead-of-crucial-referendum

BBC News, 29.09.16: Italian PM Renzi under referendum pressure http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37503225

EUObserver, 30.09.16: [Analysis]: Renzi's EU attacks are survival strategy https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/135305

The Guardian, 06.10.16: Fears mount that Renzi may be next referendum casualty https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/06/could-italys-renzi-be-next-victim-of-an-unwanted-referendum

EurActiv, 14.11.16: Renzi suggests he may not stay on if referendum fails http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/renzi-suggests-he-may-not-stay-on-if-referendum-fails/

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