Bossi sees federal vote as key to new Italy

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Series Details 3.2.11
Publication Date 03/02/2011
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Article discusses the rise of the Northern League in Italy and its call for greater powers for regional authorities. The league has evolved from being a fringe party to serious political force in Italy.

The article can be seen in the context of a vote in the Italian parliament on the 3 February 2011 on whether to give greater tax-raising powers to municipalities in Italy.

Related Links
Wikipedia: Lega Nord http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lega_Nord
BBC News, 17.4.08: Italy's Northern League resurgent http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7350691.stm

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