Italy: Tourism minister resigns after referendum defeat
Italy: Tourism minister resigns after referendum defeat

Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche has submitted her resignation, becoming the third member of the government to leave office after the failure of the referendum put forward by the majority.

This decision is part of a broad takeover initiated by the Prime Minister. Giorgia Melonidetermined to limit the political consequences of this defeat.

Daniela Santanche initially resisted calls for her resignation, but political pressure intensified amid an accelerated cabinet reshuffle.

The minister is notably targeted by accusations of falsifying accounts and is also the subject of an investigation for alleged social welfare fraud.

These cases have weakened his position within the government, already under strain after voters rejected the judicial reform supported by the executive branch.

Since this setback, Giorgia Meloni has been seeking to restore her authority by removing those responsible for controversies or scandals.

This series of departures illustrates the Italian government's desire to quickly turn the page on the referendum, while sending a firm signal to public opinion.

It also highlights the political fragility of the executive branch in a context marked by internal tensions and increased pressure on its credibility.

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