Regional Elections In Italy: Can The 'Sardines' Win Against Populism?
European Union officials will be closely monitoring results of the local votes on Sunday that are seen as a bellwether for the fate of the national government.
by Sylvia Poggioli
Jan 25, 2020
3 minutes
European Union officials will be closely monitoring results of local elections in Italy Sunday that are seen as a bellwether for the fate of the national government.
Polls suggest that the far-right populist League Party could win control of a region that has been a leftist bastion for 75 years.
The northern region of Emilia-Romagna is home to , and luxury car makers. It's a poster-child for good government and social services.
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