Critics say differentiated autonomy bill, sought by wealthier areas, will increase poverty in south
Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has been accused of “splitting the country” after parliament approved a controversial bill granting regions more power, which critics say will increase poverty in the south.
The reform, approved by the lower house early on Wednesday after a fiery debate that lasted all night, is part of the government’s overhaul of the Italian state, including a bill approved by the upper house on Tuesday that would allow for the direct election of a prime minister.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/19/giorgia-meloni-accused-of-splitting-italy-over-law-to-let-richer-regions-keep-taxes
Author : Angela Giuffrida in Rome
Publish date : 2024-06-19 14:55:15
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