Italia Viva (IV) leader Matteo
Renzi said Wednesday he was launching a drive for Italy's
election system to be changed so that the premier is directed
elected by the people.
At the moment the premier is nominated by the president of
the republic after each general election, on the basis of the
outcome, and that person must have the confidence of parliament
to take office.
"I am making an appeal to all the political parties," Renzi
told RAI's Porta a Porta show amid huge tension within the
government over a row about justice reform.
"Let's take the system to elect Italy's mayors up to the
national level.
"You vote for a person who is there for five years and is
responsible (for the government).
"I think the solution (to political instability) is the
direct election of the premier.
"I'll launch a petition for the system for Italy's mayors (to
be used)".
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