US EditionItaly's justice referendum tests PM Meloni and divided opposition
The referendum pits government reforms against opposition fears of political interference with judicial independence, with polls showing a tight race ahead of the vote.
- Italians will vote on March 22-23 on a proposal to split the High Council of the Judiciary , testing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's political strength ahead of next year's election.
- Rooted in disputes since the Berlusconi era, proponents say the reform is needed to curb politicised CSM elections after scandals, while magistrates' union ANM warns it would weaken judicial independence and increase political interference.
- With days to vote, EMG polls found demonstrators marched supporting the No campaign, and Fabrizio Masia said, 'Only a small minority of Italians knows much about the issue. Many will look instead to party and coalition leaders, who are all trying to mobilise their voters to win.'
- The outcome could reshape party dynamics ahead of the 2027 election, as Meloni has ruled out resigning if defeated, aiming to discourage opposition hopes.
- The mechanics of the referendum mean there is no turnout quorum required to validate the vote, and Meloni told daily Il Dubbio the reform aims to make the justice system more modern, fair, and independent.
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Shortly before the vote on the referendum on judicial reform, a narrow result is emerging for Italy's Prime Minister. Trump also owes her to the fact that her most important project becomes a hanging party.
A victory for supporters of constitutional changes would fulfill Silvio Berlusconi's ambitions. Opponents warn of undermining the system of checks and balances.
Referendum on Justice, Parties (and Leaders) to the Test: What Is at Stake and What Will Happen Next
The vote of March 22 and 23 sees all formations lined up. Meloni and Schlein agree: the government will not fall. But the stakes are high for both sides.
Italian Referendum: Meloni vs. the ‘Red’ Judges
Italians are going to the polls on March 22 and 23, to vote in a referendum on a major judicial reform, championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ever since she came to power. At the heart of this constitutional reform lies the introduction of a strict separation of careers between the bench and the prosecution service. It is not a merely technical change: it redefines the balance of power within the Italian state. The Italian Left, unsurprisi…
Sunday and Monday, Italians and Italians are invited to go to the polls to confirm or not the reform of the justice proposed by the extreme right and right government. ...
Bernadette Nicotra's judgment: "We must not get rid of the currents, but of the currentism, what is the result of it. The draw? Remedial measures will be introduced"
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