President Noboa, who had promised a hard line against drug traffickers, called voters to the polls in a climate of out-of-control violence: the nine questions on public safety, including those of a constitutional nature, were all passed. Off to…
The referendums launched by the CGIL have nothing to do with trade unions but are the antechamber of a political project that Landini hopes to crown with his leadership of the M5S-Pd axis on a maximalist and populist platform that is completely unlikely to…
Parking an SUV in Paris will cost expensive: 18 euros per hour in the center and 12 in the rest of the French capital. It is the result of the second ecologist referendum of the mayor Anne Hidalgo who last year outlawed scooters…
The South American country has called voters back to the polls a year after the rejection of the reform proposed by socialist president Gabriel Boric. The new text was written by the opposition. Pinochet's Constitution therefore remains in force
Antics of the Five Stars on public funding for parties: first they open to its reintroduction but then they immediately reverse. The virus of populism is hard to defeat
The mobilization of 300 reservists that caused the flight of many Russians and street protests, the threat of nuclear power and the trick of the referendum in Donbass reveal the fragility of the tsar - What are weapons…
The participation of citizens in the vote on the 5 referendums on justice is disastrous: the turnout does not even reach half of the required quorum of 50% plus one
INTERVIEW WITH SABINO CASSESE, illustrious jurist and constitutional judge emeritus, who launches an appeal to participate in the vote in the five referendums on Justice, in which he has repeatedly expressed his YES vote. Here he explains why voting is important and…
On 12 June we vote for the abrogation referendums on Justice. Five questions, some of which are very technical. Here's everything you need to know and answers to frequently asked questions
No to the question on the direct responsibility of magistrates. President Amato on cannabis: "References to hard drugs violated international standards".
The judges' decision does not concern the law on the end of life, which returns to the attention of Parliament - Today the Consulta decides on questions on cannabis for personal use and justice
Surprise in Switzerland, where the centrist party had proposed a crackdown on the free movement of people: citizens have not succumbed to the rhetoric of invasion and the risk of unemployment. And the data proves them right.
The Lega MP and the Gomorrah writer, unusually on the same side, explain why they will vote No in the referendum on the cut in MPs - Padoan distances himself from the PD line "It's a negative reform, I claim my right to…
INTERVIEW WITH EMANUELE MACALUSO, historic leader of the former PCI left - "The Five Star initiative aims to delegitimize Parliament: it is the apotheosis of anti-politics that must be opposed by voting NO. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party swerves and Zingaretti is wrong to never leave the …
The motivations of the YES supporters in the referendum on the reduction of the number of parliamentarians are proving to be very weak because a house cannot be built starting from the roof rather than from the foundations
A referendum will be held in the Swiss country on 27 September to reduce the movement of foreign workers, including EU workers. They are accused of penalizing the wages of the Swiss, but a study shows that the opposite is true.
Manifesto letter from European federalists explaining the reasons for their NO - "The main path for constitutional reform is the transformation of the Senate into a federal Senate"
INTERVIEW WITH RINO FORMICA, former socialist minister - "The YES to the referendum of 20-21 September is a counter-revolutionary vote which cancels the referendum of '46 by establishing a fake monarchy, disguised as a Republic and making the Constitution easily modifiable - It is…
In the open debate on the constitutional referendum for the cut of parliamentarians, Pietro Di Muccio de Quattro and Andrea Pisaneschi explain why they will vote NO
The demonstration will be held in Piazza Santi Apostoli, while on the 9th there will be an oratory marathon - Bonino for the No "This is not how we proceed in democracy - The same day M5S announces gazebos and banquets for the Vote Yes…
In addition to the fact that if the YES passed, the two Chambers would be substantially identical, voting NO serves to bring out that part of the country that refuses to surrender to the shambles
The savings? Few. A new electoral law? No one can guarantee that it won't change later. Reducing the number of parliamentarians makes sense only with the abolition of perfect bicameralism. Otherwise, there is the risk of making the system worse and only doing demagoguery
The former president of the Constitutional Court, lined up for the YES on the contrary than in the past, seems to follow a double logic: one for his friends and one for his opponents. And he underestimates the risks of a victory of the SI which would risk…
INTERVIEW WITH BRUNO TABACCI, leader of the Democratic Center - "The number of parliamentarians is not a taboo but in the past the reduction proposals were anchored to the overcoming of equal bicameralism while now there is only the demagoguery of those who…
The former Rector of the Roma Tre University, Guido Fabiani, the economist Marco Leonardi, the ambassador Maurizio Melani and the economic journalist Alfredo Recanatesi explain, each with his own arguments, why they will vote NO in the constitutional referendum on cutting the number of parliamentarians
Contrary to what the grillini claim, the reduction of parliamentarians will not deal a blow to the true caste nor will it significantly reduce the costs of democratic institutions and the specious arguments put forward by the Democratic Party in support of a contradictory choice are surprising...
The grillina equation (fewer parliamentarians = more democracy and more efficiency) is a colossal hoax that must be dismantled by voting NO in the referendum to counter populism but also the opportunism and tactics of bad politics
According to Cinque Stelle and Lega, the referendum on the reduction of parliamentarians was supposed to be a piece of cake, but the adhesions to the NO front are increasing day by day and are gaining transversal consensus both on the right and on the left; that's who it is...
On 22 June 2010, the referendum among Fiat workers in Pomigliano approved the Marchionne plan, which launched a real management and production revolution in the Neapolitan plant
A recent book by the constitutionalist Francesco Pallante brings the comparison between representative democracy and direct democracy back into the spotlight, tipping the balance in favor of the former
A new decree with "extraordinary and urgent" economic measures is on the way - 7,5 billion euro deficit shift announced - Referendum on cuts in parliamentarians postponed - Here are all the measures
The judges of Piazza Cavour have admitted the question proposed by 71 senators - Probable date of the vote between May and June
The Constitutional Court after a long deliberation judged the League's question inadmissible because it was "excessively manipulative". If approved, it would not have allowed immediate voting - Salvini protests: "The old system defends itself"
The government majority has found agreement on a new electoral law built on the German model - the Germanicum - which, however, is already causing discussion: Leu against the 5% barrier. Meanwhile, the filing of signatures with the Cassation has been surprisingly postponed...
Reached the quorum of signatures to promote the referendum on the recent law that reduces the number of parliamentarians - If we go to the elections there is no cut in parliamentarians pending a referendum.
For the first time, the majority and the opposition change the cards on the table - the British premier proposes to Parliament a postponement of Brexit to the end of June - The Labor leader formally supports the hypothesis of calling a new referendum - The…
The constitution reform desired by the Five Stars in the name of so-called direct democracy and under discussion in the Chamber provides that the bills presented by at least 500 voters must not be discussed but approved by Parliament: in case…
On Sunday 25 November in Bern there will be votes for 3 very different referendums. The most important aims to re-discuss relations with the European Union and is promoted by the sovereignists of the UDC opposed to the free movement of people. But we will vote…
The Atac referendum, which took place today in Rome on the liberalization or otherwise of local public transport, did not reach the quorum which was 750 voters and therefore is to be considered invalid, but the Radicals, who…
Hot weekend for the Capital - The judge's sentence on the accusation of forgery against Mayor Raggi is awaited during the day: if she were convicted, she would have to resign, according to the rules of the Five Stars - Tomorrow the challenge of the Atac referendum -…
INTERVIEW WITH RICCARDO MAGI, deputy of the Radicals and promoter of the Atac referendum of 11 November in Rome - "Liberalizing the public transport service does not mean privatizing it and we do not want the cost of the ticket to increase. Going to vote gives…
Francesca Barzini, one of the six promoters of the October 27 demonstration in the Campidoglio, presents here the movement "Everyone for Rome. Rome for everyone" and the next challenges to give the capital back the place it deserves. And for the Atac referendum…
Sunday 11 November the referendum will be voted for the tendering of the Capitoline public transport service - 12 hours to say yes or no, even non-residents can vote - What are the reasons for…
A referendum will be held in Switzerland on Sunday 4 March on the abolition of the TV license fee which costs citizens about 400 euros (451 francs) every year - The No seems to be in the lead with overwhelming percentages.
The surprising and contradictory renunciation of the Governor of Lombardy to reapply reveals that he was the first not to believe in the referendum wanted by the League on regional autonomy - Now the games are reshuffled and with Gori the center-left has…
Total cost 64 million euros, a figure that many consider "too high" for referendums that will not lead directly to autonomy - How much has Lombardy spent? How much the Veneto? Here is the bill and the individual expense items.
On 22 October the consultative referendum on autonomy promoted by the two Northern League governors will be voted in Lombardy and Veneto - Who can vote and how? What are the questions? What happens if Yes wins, but above all what is the cost…
With an eye to the next political elections, Berlusconi supports referendums for autonomy promoted for Sunday by the League in Lombardy and in the Veneto region: "We want to propose it throughout Italy".
In a televised message to Spain, the King judges the Generalitat of Catalonia "irresponsible and disloyal" and promises to defend the Constitution
From this morning to dawn there are crowds in front of the polling stations in Barcelona and other cities of Catalonia to vote in the referendum on independence - But the Guardia Civil has sealed the polling stations - A day of high tension is expected
Tensions rise in Spain in view of the referendum announced for tomorrow on the independence of Catalonia: Madrid sends 10 agents to prevent it, but Barcelona swears it will be held
From Affarinternazionali.it - The "minister" of Foreign Affairs of Catalonia, Raul Romeva i Rueda, speaks: "The referendum on independence on October XNUMXst will vote" - "We are ready to negotiate but the Mdrid commissioner strengthens independence" - " We want to stay in Europe"
The Spanish Guardia Civil carried out a blitz in the Catalan government offices, arresting 14 people, including the right-hand man of Vice President Oriol Junqueras, Josep Maria Jovè - Over 10 million ballot papers seized - The…
The Governor Stefano Bonaccini (Pd) launches Emilian soft federalism which can burn the Northern League referendums of Veneto and Lombardy in terms of time and content in compliance with the Constitution: four subjects where the Region asks for more autonomy by financing it with…
The Catalan president Carles Puigdemont Casamajo has announced the proclamation of a new referendum on independence for next October XNUMX - The Government's response is harsh: "An illegal referendum will not be held".
The yes for the abandonment of nuclear power wins with 58,2%. Victory in 22 out of 26 cantons. Among the cantons opposed, the rejection of Aargau stands out, which hosts atomic plants. Greenpeace rejoices: "it is a historic victory". Switzerland follows…
The Prime Minister makes things clear: "The conditions for the nationalization of Alitalia are not there" - The Government will work to avoid losing assets and work resources - Next week the start of the procedure for…
Once the recapitalization hypothesis has faded, the only viable way remains that of the commissioner that the board of directors of the former national airline will be forced to launch in an extraordinary session. - On 27 April the shareholders' meeting, the procedures established by law started this morning.
Alitalia's 12.300 workers have until 16pm on Monday to vote in the referendum on the agreement with the company, on which the recapitalization and recovery plan depends - If the No vote wins, the company risks going bankrupt - The warning of the…
The workers of the company will express themselves on the pre-agreement signed at the Mise between the unions and the company on an industrial level - There will be seven seats in all: five at Fiumicino, one at Malpensa and another at Linate.
The controversy over Sunday's referendum rages - The Council of Europe denounces the manipulation of over 2,5 million votes - The opposition announces an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, but Erdogan goes ahead with Trump's congratulations -…
The yes to constitutional reform in a presidential key wins. The "sultan" will be able to remain in power until 2034, in practice a real dictatorship. The country is split in half
The Turkish president plays all out on the eve of the referendum on presidentialism. In support of the 'No' march of activists
Theresa May in Scotland today to avert Edinburgh Parliament vote on new referendum to secede from London - Britain to announce activation of Article 50 of Lisbon treaty on Wednesday
The Gentiloni government has been subjected to criticism for having proposed to abolish vouchers in order to avoid the CGIL referendum and then to re-propose them in a renewed form to bring out illegal employment - In reality it is…
To avoid the referendum promoted by the CGIL, the Government is considering the total abolition of vouchers from 2018 - Confindustria protest: "This favors illegal work"
The latest uncertainty concerns single companies and those with one employee, which however represent 60% of Italian companies - The government could enact the provision via decree to speed up the times and induce the CGIL to take a step…
The Gentiloni government can breathe a sigh of relief: it won't be necessary to go to elections in the spring
Great expectations for the decision of the Constitutional Court, scheduled for today, on the admissibility or otherwise of the three referendums proposed by the CGIL on the Jobs Act and concerning vouchers, article 18 and tenders - The advance or not will also depend on the pronouncement of the Consulta...
The president of the Labor Agency (Anpal), Maurizio Del Conte, former consultant to Renzi on the Jobs Act, is convinced that there have been "abuses" on vouchers and hopes for a return to the origins of the institution which had the merit of making to emerge…
After a broad self-criticism on the defeat in the referendum ("We have lost"), at his party meeting, the secretary Matteo Renzi stimulated the Democratic Party to restart by listening more and better to Italian society and proposing to all political forces to adopt …
It is said that the referendum question on the layoffs submitted by the CGIL to the Constitutional Court is admissible: for a formal reason and for a substantial reason - Here is how things stand in view of the pronouncement of the Consulta of 11 January…
Matteo Renzi lost the referendum because he made so many tactical mistakes, he didn't know how to weave alliances and revealed unforgivable flaws such as not knowing how to listen and having a mediocre team, but Italy still needs…
The EU "doesn't fear banking crises after the referendum in Italy": this was stated by Eurocommissioner for Economic Affairs Pierre Moscovici speaking on French TV. From Brussels instead comes the infringement procedure against six European countries, including Germany…
REPORT by BANCA IFIS and DEBTWIRE - In 2016, 23 NPL deals were closed in Italy for a total gross value of €19,7 billion: with a pipeline of €64,6 billion, the Italian NPL market…
Referendum or not, the bad quality of the institutions protected by the current Constitution remains at the origin of Italy's woes - And the referendum result photographs the image of a country deeply divided between North and South, center and periphery, rich and poor, which is…
According to the Cattaneo Institute of Bologna, the outcome of the referendum did not depend so much on the constitutional reform but was a movement of protest by the new generations and social strata plus the difficulties towards the Government and the establishment
Monday 5 December is the day of the post-referendum, with all the political consequences of the case, as well as the repercussions on the markets - THE FIRSTONLINE SPECIAL - VIDEO: RENZI'S THOUSAND DAYS AT PALAZZO CHIGI.
After a day of ups and downs, the Milan Stock Exchange limits the damage of the referendum outcome but closes in the red, unlike all the other European lists and the Nasdaq - The Populars pay the price especially (also due to the…
In Milan the YES prevailed, as well as in two other important cities of central Italy - The NO wins everywhere, but is rampant in the South.
S&P announces that the NO victory does not put the Italian rating at risk - Goldman Sachs believes that the impact on BTPs will be contained, but, like Credit Suisse, warns about the fate of the banks that plan…
Moscovici, EU commissioner for economic affairs, reassures: "There are no psychodramas to do, Italy is a stable country" - Eurogroup number one Dijsselbloem is on the same line: "Emergency measures are not needed"
The Economy Minister will be replaced by the Director General of the Treasury Vincenzo La Via - Obligatory choice after Renzi's resignation: Padoan is also one of the candidates to succeed the outgoing premier in the event of the formation of a lightning government.
Milan opens at -2% but then climbs back into positive territory - Banks are under special surveillance (especially MPS and Unicredit), which after a dramatic start come back surprisingly - The euro regains ground against the dollar but remains weak - BTP-Bund spread rises…
The outcome of the referendum heralds a very difficult day on the markets: the euro has fallen to a 20-month low against the dollar, stock exchanges and banks in alarm, ECB shield on government bonds - trouble ahead for shareholders and bondholders of…
The reaction of the markets to the result of the Italian referendum was immediate and heralds a very difficult day: the euro fell to a 20-month low, worse than after the Brexit vote - Now the fears are for…
Record turnout at 68,48% - The NO receives 59,1% of votes against the 40,9% of the YES, which wins only in foreign seats and in three Regions - The Premier will go up to Colle in the afternoon: "I take all the…
In the morning, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also voted in Florence, accompanied by his wife Agnese.
There is a lot of information that you need to know before going to vote in the referendum on the constitutional reform of 4 December - Here is a video guide that, in just two minutes, explains the most important changes that will come into force in…
The REF Ricerche Circle has published its latest analysis regarding the constitutional referendum and its effects, both political and institutional as well as economic and financial: here are the possible scenarios.
The Reform of the Constitution affects the planning and construction of infrastructures - The changes will be determined by the changes made to article 117 of the Charter - the competence on the matter will return to the State, but the legislative power of the Regions…
The vote of 4 December is a unique opportunity to renew Italy - The contents of the reform, the train of change that passes every twenty years, the stability of the Government and the international scenario in which the Italian referendum takes place push…
From the overcoming of equal bicameralism to the transformation of the Senate, from the abolition of Cnel and the Provinces to the redefinition of relations between the State and the Regions and much more: in summary the most relevant changes of the constitutional reform submitted to the referendum of 4…
The last session of Piazza Affari before the referendum, the shock ruling of the Council of State on the popular elections, Delrio's announcement on the future of the government in the event of a NO victory, Trump's latest nomination and the surprise withdrawal of…
Piazza Affari recovers and closes the last stock market session before the referendum in parity (-0,07%) - Mediaset, Snam, Recordati and Telecom Italia are on the run - Bank shares and Exor are down again.
We publish the full text of the letter sent by the general secretary of the CISL metalworkers, Marco Bentivogli, to all Fim members in view of the referendum: "Autonomy from parties is not indifference. We are not interested in being for or against…
A message appeared on the home pages of the sites of the Democratic Party of Sicily and Valle d'Aosta inviting you to vote NO in the referendum - Both sites have been restored
According to the Bocconi economist, the intellectuals who oppose the constitutional reform in the referendum are divided into four groups: the professionals of the detail, those of the counter-power, those of anti-populism and the standard bearers of benaltrismo - Everyone lacks the right balance in…
The constitutionalist Francesco Clementi explains on the website www.bastaunsi.it the reasons why some of the reasons put forward by the No front to the constitutional reform are incorrect and easily refutable.
"I feel I have to make my yes public, in the hope that this will help strengthen our democratic rules above all through the reform of the electoral law" - With these words, the former President of the Olive Tree announces his endorsement in favor of the…
