Germany's Gabriel warns against political deadlock in Italy


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  • Monday, 05 Dec 2016

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel on Monday called the rejection of proposals for constitutional reform in a referendum in Italy a "bitter outcome" and warned that political deadlock would benefit populist parties.

"The outcome of the referendum in Italy is bitter for Matteo Renzi and bitter for Italy," Gabriel said in a statement, referring to the country's prime minister who said he would resign.

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