May 14, 2026

Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi Resigns After Referendum Defeat

By Farouk Mohammed

Matteo Renzi


Italian Prime Minister has resigned.

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BBC reports that Renzi’s resignation follows a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. He said he would tell a Cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon that he was resigning, then tender his resignation to the Italian president.

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