The December 4 referendum on
the government's reform of Italy's political machinery is a
"unique opportunity" for Italian citizens to decide on their
country's future, the head of the Italian Bishops' Conference,
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, said Thursday. "Let's hope citizens
realise this uniqueness, which requires a participation of
popular sovereignty," he said. Bagnasco said "let's hope people
get informed and don't settle for hearsay, opinions or slogans,
but personally get involved". The reform turns the Senate into a
leaner, regionally based body with limited powers, thus aiming
to speed decision-making and save money.
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