Voters Go to Polls on Constitutional Reforms
Italians began voting on constitutional changes that proponents say would increase stability in a country known for its revolving-door governments.
The reforms would strengthen the premier’s powers, trim the size of the legislature and transfer some authority from Rome to the country’s regions. Center-left Prime Minister Romano Prodi opposes the measure, written by his predecessor.
Italy has had 61 governments since World War II. Critics say that’s partly because its 1948 constitution puts too many limits on the prime minister.
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