ROME (Reuters) - Italy's highest court on Monday gave the green light for a national referendum on whether to change the constitution, a consultation on which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has staked his political future.
The Court of Cassation ruled positively on the validity of the more than 500,000 signatures needed by law for a referendum to be held. The government, which says the changes will lead to political stability, has 60 days to decide the date of the referendum. It is expected to be held between October and December.