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Italy’s parliament gives final approval to Meloni’s electoral reform

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Zampano, G. (2026, October 8). Italy’s parliament gives final approval to Meloni’s electoral reform. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/italy-s-parliament-gives-final-approval-to-meloni-s-electoral-reform/article_d1ef50dc-26d6-5bea-8024-8c8060e2eb6e.html

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On Thursday, Italy’s parliament passed a new electoral law known as the “Stabilicum,” giving Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a significant political win. The reform aims to bolster stability in Italy’s political system and enhance the electoral chances of her center-right coalition. This move is expected to face constitutional challenges due to its controversial nature.

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On October 8, 2026, Italy's Parliament approved a new electoral law proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This reform introduces a fully proportional system with bonus seats for any coalition winning over 42% of the vote, ensuring a working majority in both chambers. Critics argue this benefits Meloni’s hard-right government and undermines fair representation, while supporters claim it fosters political stability. The new law requires parties to nominate their candidate for prime minister before an election, complicating opposition unity but potentially benefiting them if they can overcome internal divisions and form a single coalition. Opposition lawmakers have vowed to challenge the changes in the constitutional court due to concerns over voter distortion.

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ROME (AP) — Italy’s parliament gave final approval Thursday to a sweeping overhaul of the country’s electoral system, handing Premier Giorgia Meloni a key political victory while setting up a likely constitutional battle over the reform. asserted

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The proposal — dubbed by supporters and critics alike the “Stabilicum” or “Melonellum” — is widely viewed as an attempt to strengthen Italy’s political system while improving the electoral prospects of the center-right coalition led by Meloni, which last month celebrated its record as Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII. asserted

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