Matteo Renzi announcement that will
resign as leader of the Democratic Party (PD), but not with
immediate effect, has created additional tension within the
centre-left group that is reeling after its poor showing in
Sunday's general election.
"Renzi's decision to resign, and at the same time delay the
date of the resignation, is impossible to understand. It just
serves to take up time," PD Senate whip Luigi Zanda sid.
"A leader's resignation is a serious thing. Either you do it,
or you don't".
Outgoing Justice Minister Andrea Orlando and outgoing
Relations with Parliament Minister Anna Finocchiaro also blasted
the decision not to step down immediately.
Renzi said a party assembly would be held to launch the
process of selecting a new leader via primaries after the new
parliament and government have been sworn in.
He said there would be no caretaker leader in the meantime.
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