So far, opinion polls suggest the damage to 5-Star has been modest. Since 2018 's landslide in Rome 's election in June , the anti-establishment party that challenges the centre-left party led by Prime Minister Renzi has been beset by resignations, infighting ​and scandals, threatening its national ambitions in the 5-Star parliamentary election. Lack of organisation and dearth of members with administrative expertise have contributed to the capital's chaotic governance. Reuters , led by comedian Beppe Grillo , had called for a referendum on ditching the euro, and its rise reflected a shift in public opinion against Matteo Renzi , particularly in light of the Italian banking crisis, migration issues and his own party corruption scandals.
Since 2018 's landslide in Rome 's election in June , the anti-establishment party that challenges the centre-left party led by Prime Minister Renzi has been beset by resignations, infighting ​and scandals, threatening its national ambitions in the 5-Star parliamentary election. Lack of organisation and dearth of members with administrative expertise have contributed to the capital's chaotic governance. Reuters , led by comedian Beppe Grillo , had called for a referendum on ditching the euro, and its rise reflected a shift in public opinion against Matteo Renzi , particularly in light of the Italian banking crisis, migration issues and his own party corruption scandals.