On Sunday, Italian citizens rejected a constitutional referendum that proponents said would make the country more governable by changing the balance of power between its two legislative bodies and reducing decision-making powers of regional governments. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi staked his political future on the outcome and, true to his pledge, will step down given the failure of the referendum. Some analysts said the vote is the most significant political event in Europe this year. What’s at stake, both for Italy’s government, its economy and the European Union? Professor John G. Francis, who specializes in European politics, is available for interviews about the implications of the referendum.
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