Left-Wing Purists Split in Italy, Raise Risk of Five Star Victory
By breaking away from their party, rebel Democrats risk splitting the left-wing vote in the Five Star Movement’s favor.
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Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.
Renzi Picks Side in Italy’s Blue-Red Culture War
Italy’s once and possibly future prime minister presents himself as the alternative to populist nationalism.
Italy’s Renzi Plots Return to Power After Referendum Defeat
The outgoing prime minister seeks early elections in order to stop enemies in his own party from toppling him.
Renzi Steps Down After Italy Rejects Constitutional Reforms
The prime minister resigns after voters reject his constitutional changes in a referendum.
Voters Punish Italy’s Renzi as Reforms Stall
The Italian prime minister’s supporters suffer in local elections as reforms have yet to pay off.
Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started
Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.
Italian Regional Elections Disappointment for Renzi
Italian voters fail to give Prime Minister Matteo Renzi a boost for his reform efforts.
Italy’s Renzi Faces Test for Reforms in Local Elections
Another victory could vindicate the prime minister’s efforts to shake up Italy’s economy and political system.
Renzi Sees Off Critics, Pushes Through Italian Voting Reform
An overhaul of the voting system should make it easier for the social democrat to win reelection.
Italy’s Renzi Loosens Reins on Spending
Having barely made an effort to shrink the state, Italy’s leader starts talking about stimulus.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate Support for Electoral Reforms
A vote in the Italian Senate paves the way for an overhaul of the Italian electoral system.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate’s Backing for Labor Reforms
The prime minister clears one parliamentary hurdle, but must make haste.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Conservative Backing for Senate Reforms
Italy’s two largest conservative parties support the prime minister’s plan to weaken the Senate.
Party Senators Rebel Against Renzi’s Plan to Overhaul Senate
Senators “suspend themselves” from Matteo Renzi’s party.