“In both regions, many people complain their taxes are wasted by the central government, accusing Rome of delivering low-quality public services and diverting money to the poor south widely seen by northerners as corrupt.  Italy’s constitution does not allow regional fiscal autonomy, however, and Agriculture Minister Maurizio Martina said that while Rome was open to talks it would not give up tax proceeds from the rich regions.”

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-referendum/italians-vote-in-autonomy-referendums-in-shadow-of-catalonia-crisis-idUSKBN1CR0EY

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