Benchmark
Italy's Referendum Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Renzi's Gamble
We explain what the reform is about and why the critics hate it
Why the Italian Referendum Really Matters
This article is for subscribers only.
On Dec. 4, it’s do or die for Matteo Renzi as Italy holds a constitutional referendum that has become a de facto vote on whether the prime minister should keep his job.
While its political significance is well flagged -- a “No” vote could lead to a government crisis -- what is less known is what the reform is actually all about. That’s where we come in with a guide to all you need to know about a convoluted piece of legislation whose contents have been overlooked.