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Meloni admits defeat as Italians reject judicial reform in major referendum

Italian voters rejected a judicial reform aimed at restructuring the judiciary, with nearly 59% turnout and about 54% voting against changes to judges' career paths and oversight.

  • On March 23, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat after Italian voters rejected the judicial reform, with nearly 54% voting 'No'.
  • Because it lacked the required majority, the reforms went to a confirmatory referendum after Parliament approved the reform but failed to secure the two-thirds majority needed in October 2025, while the government argued the changes were needed to make the judiciary more accountable.
  • The reform would have split the Superior Council of the Judiciary and replaced peer elections drawn by lot with a 15-member Disciplinary Court, although only a tiny minority currently switch roles.
  • The result leaves Meloni weakened domestically, with Monday's defeat likely affecting her standing before next year's elections, as the resignation of the president of the National Association of Magistrates coincided with preliminary results.
  • Pollsters said many 'No' votes reflected dissatisfaction with Meloni's government, with nearly 59% turnout marking an energized electorate ahead of next year's elections.
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His plan to reorganize the career of judges was rejected on Monday by 54% of voters, a setback for the President of the Council who confirmed that she did not intend to resign.

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Corriere Della Sera broke the news in Italy on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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