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Italian Court Strikes Down Autonomy Law Provisions

Italy's Constitutional Court struck down parts of a regional autonomy bill, prompting reactions from government officials and opposition parties. The ruling is expected to significantly impact the proposed referendum and has ignited political debate.

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Constitutional CourtForza ItaliaItalia Viva

Carlo NordioDavide FaraoneCalderoliSalvini

What was Minister Nordio's response to the events in Turin?: Minister Nordio commented on the violence in Turin, calling for severe penalties against those who attacked police officers. He emphasized the need for swift and decisive action against such violent acts.
What is Minister Nordio's perspective on the Court's ruling?: Minister Nordio believes the Court's decision is balanced and will advance the process toward a definitive solution, possibly taking months or years. He suggests that the court ruling might eliminate the possibility of a referendum for the time being.
What actions are planned by Forza Italia in response to the ruling?: Following the Court's decision, Forza Italia has scheduled a meeting of its autonomy observatory to plan parliamentary initiatives. The party plans to monitor the situation responsibly.
What was the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the differentiated autonomy law?: The Constitutional Court of Italy rejected seven articles of the differentiated autonomy law, deeming them unconstitutional. This ruling is expected to delay or potentially prevent a referendum on the issue, according to Justice Minister Carlo Nordio.
How did Davide Faraone react to the Constitutional Court's decision and the government's handling of the situation?: Davide Faraone of Italia Viva criticized the ruling coalition, arguing that they should admit their mistake in pushing for a divisive reform. He called for collaboration moving forward but stressed the importance of learning from this setback.

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