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Italy was plunged into political crisis on Jan. 13 after former premier Matteo Renzi withdrew his party from the ruling coalition, risking the collapse of the government in the middle of a raging coronavirus pandemic.

Matteo Renzi easily regained the leadership of his Democratic Party (PD) in primaries Sunday, but Italy's former prime minister faces a much harder task in his bid to return to power, writes Politico.

Matteo Renzi bowed out as Italian prime minister with a combination of jokes, regrets and a strong hint that he wants to lead his party into an early election battle.

Political consultations on forming a caretaker government started on Dec. 8, after Renzi formally submitted his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella following a crushing referendum defeat.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi formally resigned Dec. 5 after a crushing referendum defeat that has sent shockwaves around Europe - though his departure will be delayed by a final task, passing a budget.

Matteo Renzi in Bruxelles - Photo: Governo Italiano

BELGRADE - Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has announced his resignation after exit polls showed he had lost the constitutional reform referendum.

Germany is "concerned" by the government crisis in Italy sparked by the resignation of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi following his referendum defeat, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Monday.

"We are watching the result in Italy with concern," Steinmeier, who is visiting Greece, told Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in televised remarks.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has conceded defeat in a referendum organized on Sunday, and announced his resignation.

During a press conference in Rome, he said he would on Monday call a meeting of his cabinet, and later submit his resignation to the Italian president.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution.
In a late-night news conference, he said he took responsibility for the outcome, and said the No camp must now make clear proposals.
With most ballots counted, the No vote leads with 60% against 40% for Yes.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigned early on Monday after a severe blow delivered by the results of a referendum on constitutional changes.

The "No" vote leads with 60%, while 40% voted "Yes". Renzi had vowed to step down in case of a majority of "No" votes.

A constitutional referendum is being held in Italy. It started at 7 am local time and will continue until 11 pm.

Voting activity until 12 pm local time was 20.10%. The record was set in Bologna - nearly 27%.