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Italian Justice Undersecretary Resigns Amid Camorra Allegations

3/25/2026

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Italian Justice Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro resigned after reports of alleged ties to a Camorra-linked restaurant.
Delmastro denied wrongdoing but acknowledged he failed to declare his stake in the restaurant.
A referendum found that 54% of voters rejected the government's judicial reform plan, which aimed to streamline Italy's judiciary.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she respects the decision and will continue her mandate until 2027, regretting the missed modernization opportunity.

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Italian Justice Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro resigned after reports of alleged ties to a Camorra-linked restaurant.
Delmastro denied wrongdoing but acknowledged he failed to declare his stake in the restaurant.
A referendum found that 54% of voters rejected the government's judicial reform plan, which aimed to streamline Italy's judiciary.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she respects the decision and will continue her mandate until 2027, regretting the missed modernization opportunity.