| Publisher | Wikipedia |
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| Publication Date | 22/10/2017 |
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Background While in the past the Lega Nord (Northern League) had called for independence for Northern regions (sometimes in a area called Padania), in 2017 the separate referendums focused on greater autonomy for the regions, but within a united and federal Italy, The referendums held in October 2017 in Veneto and Lombardia were seen as part of calls from various regions across Europe for more autonomy. Italian regions are allowed to negotiate with the national government for greater autonomous powers. Adjoining region Emilia-Romagna instigated this process on the 18 October 2017. Commentators suggested that the referendums were more of a political gesture by their Lega Nord leaders. The results of the two referendums showed a big majority voting in favour of greater autonomy for their regions. 98% of ballots in Veneto were 'yes' votes. Turnout was 57%, 7% over the 50 percent threshold that the region had set for the result to be valid. In Lombardy, the 'yes' votes won 95% of votes on a turnout of around 39%. There was no minimum turnout required. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_autonomy_referendum,_2017 |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Italy |
