Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government is facing accusations of attempting to manipulate upcoming elections after approving a contentious electoral reform, according to a report in the British newspaper The Telegraph. The reform, passed late Thursday night, proposes a new proportional system coupled with a significant majority bonus.
Opposition parties have sharply criticized the move, labeling it “authoritarian” due to its passage without consultation or debate with other political forces. The Telegraph notes that this electoral law is not the only controversial reform being pursued by Meloni’s administration, citing a separate constitutional reform of the justice system spearheaded by Justice Minister Carlo Nordio.
The upcoming referendum scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd is being framed by The Telegraph as a “fundamental test” for Meloni ahead of next year’s political elections. A defeat in the referendum, the report suggests, could diminish her perceived confidence and invincibility, although Meloni has stated she will not resign should the referendum fail.
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