Veneto and Lombardy, the two wealthiest regions of Italy, have overwhelmingly voted in favour of greater autonomy from the central government in Rome, early results of the two referendums showed.
Over 90 percent of voters are estimated to have cast their ballot in favour of autonomy in both regions.
Due to alleged hacker attacks on polling stations, the final counting of results is expected to take additional time.
Although legally non-binding, the referendums could give the two regions, governed by the Eurosceptic, anti-immigrant and right-wing Northern League, more leverage in negotiations with Rome. – Reuters.
