ITALY: A (likely) setback for Salvini; some relief for the government
Italy’s center-left Democratic Party (PD) looks on course to beat Matteo Salvini’s Lega in a closely watched election in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna, exit polls and early vote projections have indicated late on 26 January. The result, if confirmed once votes are talli… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
ITALY: From chaos to meltdown?
A government already afraid of its own shadow may go into political meltdown next week depending on the outcome of the 26 January regional election in Emilia-Romagna. While the coalition partners will try desperately to stick together to avert snap national elections (and the l… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALIA: A wobbly government faces key Emilia-Romagna vote
With a few days left before the vote, the outcome of the regional election in Emilia-Romagna remains unclear; in contrast, the right-wing bloc seems set to win in Calabria. While the right-wing alliance’s possible success in Emilia-Romagna may not push the government beyond … Become a member to read the rest of this article