Known as “demolition man”, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi never shies away from a fight. He got his job two years ago after steamrollering the old guard of his Democratic Party (PD), which had tried in vain to block his ascendancy.
Once in power, he locked horns with trade unions, intellectuals and anyone who dared criticise his labour and constitutional reforms.
In recent months, facing a banking crisis and doubts over his reformist credentials, the youngest leader Italy ha...
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