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Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum
The referendum proposes splitting Italy's judiciary oversight and separating judge and prosecutor careers, with polls neck-and-neck and turnout doubling past referendums, officials said.
- On Sunday, Italy opens a two-day referendum on judicial reform, presenting a pivotal test of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with results expected by Monday evening.
- Because the package would alter constitutional rules, it must be ratified by a public referendum after both chambers approved it, with reforms separating judges and public prosecutors' careers and splitting the High Judicial Council into chambers.
- Recent polls show a tight race, with the No camp gaining late momentum, making turnout decisive because the reform passes only if Yes votes outnumber No votes, as survey data reveal four-in-10 Italians trust the judiciary.
- A No outcome could weaken Meloni's invincibility and bolster the centre-left opposition, but her mandate runs through 2027, so resignation is not imminent.
- Supporters and critics disagree on long-term effects, as the referendum outcome could shape Italy's 2027 election and carry international implications, including a 'Trump risk', analysts warn.
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Italy's Prime Minister Meloni wants to rebuild the judicial apparatus. Critics accuse her of wanting to take political influence. For two days, the citizens are now voting on the judicial reform.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to rebuild Italy's judicial apparatus. Critics accuse her of wanting political influence. The dispute has lasted for many years. Now it is the people's turn.
·Bonn, Germany
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What changes if the referendum wins the s (we vote until Monday at 3:00 p.m.): 1. Careers divided by judges and prosecutors according to the S With two roles for the...
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Leaning Left20Leaning Right9Center24Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 38%
C 45%
R 17%
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