What is the Veneto secession move all about?

Turnout was more than 57% in Veneto, the region's spokesperson told CNN. In Lombardy, turnout was about 39%, that region's spokesperson said. read more

Indeed 2.1 million Venetians voted for indepence from Italy in an unofficial referendum in 2014. But the vote had no bearing and no force of secession, only wishful thinking about recapturing the glory of old Venice. read more

I think independence would be a good starting point for Veneto. I used independence instead of secession (that is used in case of relatively speaking not pacific separation) because is always good to maintain good relationships with other governments (especially if neighbors). read more

(Veneto was one of only two regions in which a majority of voters supported the reforms.) Now, a recent pact by Italy's political leaders will curb regional powers even further to save money. The situation frustrates many Venetians, who feel ignored and alienated by the national government. read more