The Italian Parliament on Wednesday approved important new legislation allowing more power to be extended to Northern Italy
Under the new laws, the 20 regions will gain new powers in health, education and law and order.
The new measures are being seen as a victory for the right-wing Northern League Party which championed the reform.
The measures still have to complete more parliamentary hurdles and could possibly be put to a referendum.
However, Northern League member ...
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