Italians Reject Judicial Overhaul, Undermining Meloni
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Italian voters rejected Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s proposed judiciary overhaul in a referendum, with about 54% opposing the government’s plan to change judicial supervision.
- The referendum result marks a significant setback for Meloni, who had maintained one of Italy’s most stable governments since World War II and was expected to win based on recent polls.
- Meloni had argued the reforms would improve judicial efficiency and reduce undue relationships between judges and prosecutors, but critics feared increased political interference.
- Political analysts view the referendum loss as a potential weakening of Meloni’s authority ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, though it remains uncertain if this will impact her broader political support.
