Italian Senate clears Meloni's electoral reform amid opposition resistance
The bill adds partial preference voting and a 42% seat bonus, while critics say it is designed to reshape competition before next year’s election.
- On Tuesday, the Senate approved a contested electoral reform bill by 113 votes to 71, with opposition senators holding signs reading 'No to the fraudulent law' as the measure passed to the lower house.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative coalition introduced the reform to ensure political stability, featuring a majority 'seat bonus' for alliances securing at least 42 percent of the vote.
- Critics labeled the bill 'No to the fraudulent law,' citing concerns over a partial preference system where lead candidates remain 'blocked' by parties and signature requirements for new parties increase to 450,000.
- The legislation now passes to the Chamber of Deputies with a final reading expected by September 28, amid warnings the law 'will significantly, if not drastically, reduce female representation in parliament.'
- Rivals accused Meloni of changing rules to improve re-election chances next year, while Rado Fonda of pollster SWG warned the change 'could prove problematic for the centre-left,' potentially forcing an early leadership contest.
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The centerright approves the reform of the vote. FI: "It's not perfect but it's not a drift." Fear for the vote in the House. Ready appeals
THE ITALIAN Senate has adopted an electoral reform that guarantees a majority to the winning coalition with 42% of the vote, despite harsh criticism and protests from the opposition.
The Senate approved the bill proposed by the Prime Minister's coalition, Giorgia Meloni. The law aims to guarantee operational majority in parliament. In 2027 the Italians vote in the legislature
Italian Senate clears PM Giorgia Meloni electoral reform bill to overhaul voting system and establish majority bonus thresholds
In a major update, the Italian Senate has approved a contentious legislative package backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition, moving to overhaul the country's electoral...
The Italian Senate has approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's electoral reform, which will give additional mandates to the ruling coalition that has won at least 42 percent of the vote.
The Senate's green light for the reform of the electoral law with 113 votes in favour, 71 against and 2 abstentions. The text, arrived from the Chamber, was modified by Palazzo Madama and back,...
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