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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Colleen Barry

Italy's tourism minister resigns under pressure from Meloni after referendum defeat

Italy Referendum Fallout - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Italy ’s legally troubled tourism minister resigned on Wednesday in the fallout of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s failed referendum on judicial reforms.

The departure of Daniela Santanchè is a sign that Italy’s 3 1/2-year-old right-wing government has been weakened by Monday's ballot box defeat of a key measure.

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