Veneto
and Lombardy, the two wealthiest regions of Italy, have
overwhelmingly voted in favor of greater autonomy from the central
government in Rome, Reuters reported, citing early results of the two
referendums.
Over 90
percent of voters are estimated to have cast their ballot in favor of
autonomy in both regions.
Due to
alleged hacker attacks on polling stations, the final counting of
results is expected to take additional time. Although legally
non-binding, the referendums could give the two regions, governed by
the Eurosceptic, anti-immigrant and right-wing Northern League, more
leverage in negotiations with Rome.
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