JUDY WOODRUFF: But first, earlier this month, Italian voters rejected a referendum to alter that nation’s constitution — in what was a stern rebuke of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who resigned in the aftermath. The vote was seen as the latest instance of a rising tide of populism both in Europe, and here, against elites and the perceived establishment.
From Rome, special correspondent Christopher Livesay explains.
CHRISTOPHER LIVESAY: It started as just another protest movement. Now, it could control the Italian government and many in Europe are terrified. It’s called the Five Star Movement. A foul-mouthed comedian named Beppe Grillo founded the …read more
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