Lombardy Governor Roberto Maroni
said Thursday that he was hopeful of wrapping up negotiations
with the central government on greater autonomy for the northern
region before next year's general election if the yes vote wins
Sunday's referendum on autonomy there.
"I hope to open talks with the government soon, before
Christmas, and wrap them up before the general election," Maroni
told an ANSA Forum in Milan.
Veneto is also holding an autonomy referendum this weekend.
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