US EditionItalians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum
The referendum proposes separating judges and prosecutors’ careers, restructuring the High Judicial Council, and creating a disciplinary court to improve judicial accountability.
- On Sunday, Italy opens a two-day referendum on judicial reform, presenting a pivotal test of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with results expected by Monday evening.
- Because the package would alter constitutional rules, it must be ratified by a public referendum after both chambers approved it, with reforms separating judges and public prosecutors' careers and splitting the High Judicial Council into chambers.
- Recent polls show a tight race, with the No camp gaining late momentum, making turnout decisive because the reform passes only if Yes votes outnumber No votes, as survey data reveal four-in-10 Italians trust the judiciary.
- A No outcome could weaken Meloni's invincibility and bolster the centre-left opposition, but her mandate runs through 2027, so resignation is not imminent.
- Supporters and critics disagree on long-term effects, as the referendum outcome could shape Italy's 2027 election and carry international implications, including a 'Trump risk', analysts warn.
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Italians go to the Urnas this Sunday and Tuesday for a "more efficient, mertocratic and free" judicial system designed by the prime minister. Opposition poses a threat to the independence of justice.
Italian voters are called to the polls on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 March to vote on a constitutional referendum led by Giorgia Meloni. The election aims to "guarante the neutrality of judges" and to defend a judicial system judged too slow, if not too lenient, on certain subjects, in particular immigration, according to the words of the President of the Council, reports CNews. The question asked is technical and refers to several articles of the …
Italy’s justice referendum becomes key test for PM Meloni’s leadership
Italy’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary's independence, the premier has doubled down on claims that if the reform does not go through, more “immigrants, rapists, pedophiles, drug dealers” wi…
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni wants to rebuild the judicial apparatus. Critics accuse her of wanting to take political influence. For two days, the citizens are now voting on the judicial reform.
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