Italian politician resigns over ties to mafia-linked restaurant

Italian justice undersecretary Andrea Delmastro resigned after it was revealed he owned a stake in a restaurant linked to the mafia. His departure, alongside that of justice ministry chief of staff Giusi Bartolozzi, follows a failed referendum to reform Italy’s judiciary, marking a significant defeat for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Delmastro acknowledged an error in judgment but insisted he acted swiftly upon learning of his business partner’s connections.

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