Lombardy ItalyPop: 10 million, 17% of totalOne of Italy's wealthiest regions and home to Milan, Lombardy wants greater autonomy from Rome and more say on how to spend its money. Many voters here and in Veneto believe their taxes go to the poorer south rather than contributing to local investment. Just over 40% backed these goals in a recent referendum, though truly secessionist sentiment is restricted to fringe groups and the local independence party has only one municipal councillor.

Source: The Guardian October 27, 2017 04:52 UTC