A new electoral law that introduces a fully proportional system with bonus seats for the leading coalition has been approved by the Italian parliament. The reform, which critics say is designed to help Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni maintain power in next year’s elections, is defended by Meloni as a means to bring greater political stability. Opposition parties have vowed to challenge the law in court, arguing that the extra reward for the coalition with the most votes distorts public representation.
Parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representationEurope live – latest updatesA controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in elections next year has been given final approval by the Italian parliament.Meloni, the Italian prime minister, says the new system, which introduces a fully proportional model, including bonus seats for any coalition that wins the most votes, will bring about greater political stability, while opposition parties argue that it mainly serves the interests of those in power. Continue reading...
