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Smashing Defeat of EU Oligarchy in Italian Referendum

Dec. 4, 2016 (EIRNS)—An earthquake, this time a political one, came Sunday night from Italy, where voters—according to early results—rejected the EU-dictated constitutional reform with an overwhelming majority of 60% to 40%.

After Brexit and the anti-Obama/Hillary Clinton vote in the United States, this is the third shock to hit, and it has European-wide and global implications.

A turbulent phase has now been opened. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is expected to resign, and on Monday a pre-announced speculative attack against Italian assets will be unleashed. This can precipitate a banking crisis which can rapidly spread contagion throughout the entire financial system.

Italy will shortly face a choice: Either impose financial fascism, or leave the euro and implement national emergency legislation. It is possible that new elections will be held in a short period, against the backdrop of such a crisis.