RENZI'S TRICKY BARGAIN
On the 18th of January, Matteo Renzi met with a former prime minister convicted of tax fraud. They agreed to make a new electoral law and overhaul the constitution which would make the senate more like Germany’s Bundesrat. Renzi was criticized for his partner but he wanted someone who would actually be willing to change something drastic. There are new thresholds to get into parliament. This reform would ensure a party wins a majority in the chamber of deputies and the senate but there is worry over new alliances that might form. The president of the PD (Democratic Party) resigned in protest and a new unpopular president was elected. There is doubt over whether the constitution will be changed as the former Prime Minister, Berleusconi, failed to follow through in the past. However, several are optimistic that the situation will different this time. Overall it is slightly unusual that Italy is focusing so much on its political structure when its economy is still suffering
LINK: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21595054-new-centre-left-leader-reaches-accord-his-biggest-opponent-thatif-it-passescould-give?zid=307&ah=5e80419d1bc9821ebe173f4f0f060a07
ITALY P.M. LETTA IN BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL WITH MATTEO RENZI
Mr. Renzi, the mayor of Florence, and the Democratic Party leader, has openly criticized the Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. The two leaders had a tense meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the future of Italian politics. The Democratic Party will decide who will be the new Prime Minister on Thursday. The government seems split over the decision and some are worried that Italy will return to an era of unstable government. Although Renzi is younger and more charismatic, he has been criticized for bringing Berlusconi back into the government and he is not backed by the popular vote.
LINK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26152220
On the 18th of January, Matteo Renzi met with a former prime minister convicted of tax fraud. They agreed to make a new electoral law and overhaul the constitution which would make the senate more like Germany’s Bundesrat. Renzi was criticized for his partner but he wanted someone who would actually be willing to change something drastic. There are new thresholds to get into parliament. This reform would ensure a party wins a majority in the chamber of deputies and the senate but there is worry over new alliances that might form. The president of the PD (Democratic Party) resigned in protest and a new unpopular president was elected. There is doubt over whether the constitution will be changed as the former Prime Minister, Berleusconi, failed to follow through in the past. However, several are optimistic that the situation will different this time. Overall it is slightly unusual that Italy is focusing so much on its political structure when its economy is still suffering
LINK: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21595054-new-centre-left-leader-reaches-accord-his-biggest-opponent-thatif-it-passescould-give?zid=307&ah=5e80419d1bc9821ebe173f4f0f060a07
ITALY P.M. LETTA IN BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL WITH MATTEO RENZI
Mr. Renzi, the mayor of Florence, and the Democratic Party leader, has openly criticized the Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. The two leaders had a tense meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the future of Italian politics. The Democratic Party will decide who will be the new Prime Minister on Thursday. The government seems split over the decision and some are worried that Italy will return to an era of unstable government. Although Renzi is younger and more charismatic, he has been criticized for bringing Berlusconi back into the government and he is not backed by the popular vote.
LINK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26152220
RENZI WINS CONFIDENCE VOTE FOR ITALIAN COALITION GOVERNMENT:
The Italian PM Matteo Renzi won the confidence vote in the Senate, giving him a small majority. Renzi's Democratic Party hold 47% of the seats of the Chamber, and 34% of the seats of the Senate. Renzi has built his career on criticizing the Italian government, so he now has a small window of time to make significant changes. The confidence vote allowed Renzi and his cabinet to be sworn in on Saturday. Renzi plans to make changes to stimulate the economy and cut the country's debt, but it could be a bumpy ride.
LINK: http://www.bdlive.co.za/world/europe/2014/02/26/renzi-wins-confidence-vote-for-italys-coalition-government?
The Italian PM Matteo Renzi won the confidence vote in the Senate, giving him a small majority. Renzi's Democratic Party hold 47% of the seats of the Chamber, and 34% of the seats of the Senate. Renzi has built his career on criticizing the Italian government, so he now has a small window of time to make significant changes. The confidence vote allowed Renzi and his cabinet to be sworn in on Saturday. Renzi plans to make changes to stimulate the economy and cut the country's debt, but it could be a bumpy ride.
LINK: http://www.bdlive.co.za/world/europe/2014/02/26/renzi-wins-confidence-vote-for-italys-coalition-government?
RENZI'S ROPY START
Renzi, Italy's new Prime MInister, at first seemed to want to please everyone. He announced sixteen ministers in February and half of them were women, and made bold moves to put a few people in power who were unlikely yet able. The problem is that he does not have very much support from the parliament because in the votes of the upper house, he got 169 votes against 139 which is a bit worrying. Even some of his own senators were disappointed in his almost disrespectful and even rude disposition. He also lacked important topics and explanations in his speech. He made many promises and proposed many ideas but did not really state how he intended to carry them out. Many people are counting him to act on his word and make quick adjustments to the Italian government that he has often criticise, but now there are doubts that he is able to actually make a difference.
LINK: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21597956-italys-new-prime-minister-long-promises-short-detail-renzis-ropy-start?zid=307&ah=5e80419d1bc9821ebe173f4f0f060a07
Renzi, Italy's new Prime MInister, at first seemed to want to please everyone. He announced sixteen ministers in February and half of them were women, and made bold moves to put a few people in power who were unlikely yet able. The problem is that he does not have very much support from the parliament because in the votes of the upper house, he got 169 votes against 139 which is a bit worrying. Even some of his own senators were disappointed in his almost disrespectful and even rude disposition. He also lacked important topics and explanations in his speech. He made many promises and proposed many ideas but did not really state how he intended to carry them out. Many people are counting him to act on his word and make quick adjustments to the Italian government that he has often criticise, but now there are doubts that he is able to actually make a difference.
LINK: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21597956-italys-new-prime-minister-long-promises-short-detail-renzis-ropy-start?zid=307&ah=5e80419d1bc9821ebe173f4f0f060a07