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Italian Senate approves new electoral reform
The Italian Senate has approved a new electoral law, referred to by some as 'Stabilicum,' which aims to provide greater parliamentary stability. The reform introduces a majority premium for any coalition that secures at least 42% of the vote, granting them an additional 70 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 35 in the Senate. The law also reintroduces voter preferences, allowing citizens to select specific candidates within a list, though party-selected 'capilista' remain fixed.
The approval has met significant opposition. Members of the Democratic Party (PD) have criticized the measure, with Senator Francesco Boccia labeling it a 'scam law' that undermines democratic equality. The reform is set to move to the Chamber of Deputies for a final vote on September 28.
In parallel political developments, the government has defended the party Futuro Nazionale, founded by Roberto Vannacci, against calls from the PD to dissolve it for alleged fascist apology. The Ministry of the Interior stated that Vannacci's expressions are protected under constitutional freedom of thought. Meanwhile, political polling indicates Fratelli d’Italia remains the leading party at approximately 26.9%, while only 38% of Italians express strong concern regarding the rise of the far-right.
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Democratic Party · Fratelli d'Italia · Fratelli d’Italia · Futuro Nazionale · General Vannacci · Giorgia Meloni · Italian Senate · Roberto Vannacci · Senate of Italy · Senate of the Republic · Youtrend
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed electoral reform includes a majority premium threshold of 42%. www.thedotcultura.it · vitaminevaganti.com · www.2duerighe.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Italian Senate approved the electoral reform with 113 votes in favor, 71 against, and 2 abstentions. www.progettoitalianews.net · www.blitzquotidiano.it · vitaminevaganti.com · www.2duerighe.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] PD Senator Francesco Boccia characterized the electoral law as a 'scam law'. www.progettoitalianews.net · www.blitzquotidiano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Polling simulations place Fratelli d’Italia as the leading party at 26.9%. www.fanpage.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 38% of Italians are strongly concerned about the rise of the far-right. www.termometropolitico.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Senate reform includes the reintroduction of voter preferences. vitaminevaganti.com · www.2duerighe.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government rejected calls to dissolve Futuro Nazionale for fascist apology. www.lanotiziagiornale.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new electoral law, known as Stabilicum, introduces a majority premium. www.2duerighe.com · www.fanpage.it