Saturday, February 25, 2017

#ITALY: Former PM Renzi Resigns As Leader Of Democratic Party, Triggering Contest

[world politics news]


Former prime minister Matteo Renzi has resigned as leader of the center-left Democratic Party, triggering a leadership election as his ruling party grapples with the threat of a split. Renzi, who stepped down in December after losing a government reform referendum, said he would run to win back his post as party secretary, which would put him in pole position to become prime minister once more if the party wins approaching national elections.

[FULL STORY HERE]


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