Italy’s electoral reform clears initial confidence vote hurdle
The bill would give a majority bonus to any alliance winning more than 42% of the vote, with final approval expected Thursday.
- On Tuesday, Italy's lower house of Parliament approved part of a fiercely contested electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of final passage.
- The reform introduces a fully proportional electoral system with a seat bonus guaranteeing any alliance winning more than 42% of the vote a parliamentary majority.
- Parliament approved the first articles in two confidence votes, with the second passing 227 votes in favour and 149 against, following a similarly comfortable first vote.
- Final approval is expected on Thursday in a secret ballot, though Meloni could resign if the bill is rejected by Parliament.
- Italy's right-wing coalition faces an election by year's end, with Latest speculation pointing to a possible May 2027 vote coinciding with local elections in major cities.
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Confidence on the first two articles of the reform was approved in Montecitorio. The text cancels the Rosatellum and introduces proportional, preference and majority prize. Wednesday the third vote. The article electoral law, double yes to the Chamber: Thursday the decisive vote comes from The Truth.
Italy’s electoral reform clears initial confidence vote hurdle
ROME, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Italy's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved part of a fiercely contested electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni which could be a factor in deciding an election due next year. • Parliament appro...
Italy's electoral reform clears initial confidence vote hurdle
ROME, Oct 6 - Italy's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved part of a fiercely contested electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni which could be a factor in deciding an election due next year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The yes was 226, the no 147. The article contains the rules of the new voting system for the Chamber of Deputies: the cancellation of the single-member colleges and the introduction of a proportional system with a 3% barrier threshold and the majority prize for the coalition which exceeds 42% of the votes. The possibility of three votes of preference, apart from the blocked leader, is foreseen. At 15 the explanations of vote on the confidence on…
The Chamber approved with 226 votes in favour and 147 against the confidence placed by the government on Article 1 of the electoral law. Three abstentions. The article, among other things, ...
Inside the direct - The text contains the preferences introduced by the Senate and increases the increase of signatures. Thursday is expected the final vote (ANSA)
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