Italy’s Tourism Minister Resigns Over Government’s Referendum Setback
"I won't hide a little bitterness about the outcome of my ministerial journey, but in my life, I'm used to paying my own bills and often those of others as well," Daniela Santanche wrote in her resignation letter to the prime minister, according to reports.
The resignation comes as Meloni seeks to remove potentially controversial figures from her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party and her cabinet ahead of the next general election, with the current parliamentary term ending next year. The referendum marked her first significant political defeat since taking office.
In the vote, 53.74% of Italians rejected the judicial reform proposal supported by Meloni’s government, with the “No” camp receiving roughly 14.4 million votes—over 2 million more than the 46.26% who backed the measure.
Following the loss, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio’s Chief of Staff Giusi Bartolozzi and Justice Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove also resigned on Tuesday, according to reports.
In a video posted on social media after the referendum, Meloni acknowledged the result, describing it as “a missed opportunity” while reiterating her government’s determination to continue pursuing its agenda.
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