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Renzi Quits as Democratic Party Chief After Italian Election Defeat

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Italy's Renzi Under Pressure to Quit as PD Leader After Electoral Defeat

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigned as leader of the Democratic Party on Monday following its defeat in the country’s general election.

Speaking from the party’s headquarters in central Rome, the 43-year-old former mayor of Florence said he will step down from his post and a party congress will be convened to choose a new leader.