Italians are voting in a referendum on constitutional change
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Key Points:
- Italy is holding a constitutional referendum on judicial reforms, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni campaigning for a "yes" vote to create a more meritocratic and efficient judicial system by separating judges' and prosecutors' career paths.
- Opposition parties view the reform as a threat to democracy and a move by Meloni to exert political control over the judiciary, turning the referendum into a proxy vote on her leadership amid concerns about her rhetoric and political ambitions.
- Meloni, who has maintained stability in Italy for over three years, is personally invested in winning the referendum, using unconventional outreach to younger voters, but faces challenges due to low expected turnout and growing opposition from trade unions and critics.
- Supporters argue the reform addresses problematic close ties within the judiciary and
