by In Trieste
The Italian government extended the nation’s emergency powers until 31 March 2022, in place since 31 January 2020, which expires at the end of this year.
The state of emergency grants special powers to national and regional authorities in tackling the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic quickly, cutting through red tape to implement, modify or revoke urgent measures when required.
The move to extend Italy’s emergency legislation was welcomed by the leaders of the center-left Partito Democratico (PD) and the populist Movimento 5 Stelle, but strongly opposed by the right-wing Lega party.
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