Demolition Man Renzi Rattles Rome With Plan to Axe Senate
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Matteo Renzi is called the “Demolition Man” of Italian politics, a nickname he earned by endlessly lampooning the political establishment and calling on aging politicians to make way for the next generation.
The old guard hasn’t budged, so the 39-year-old mayor of Florence intends to force the shift, starting at the top, Bloomberg Businessweek reports in its Feb. 24 issue. All but certain to become Italy’s next prime minister as soon as today, Renzi pledges to bring order to the country’s chaotic political system.