Italy's centre-right pushes electoral law reform ahead of June

Minister Luca Ciriani outlined the centre‑right coalition’s plan to accelerate the passage of a new electoral law in Italy. The government intends to request that parliamentary leaders schedule a vote on the reform for June, with the goal of obtaining a first‑reading approval in the Chamber by the end of the month, before the summer recess.

The draft proposes a proportional system with a relatively low electoral threshold and a modest majority bonus of about 42 percent, while the governing party Fratelli d’Italia says it is open to introducing preferential votes. Opposition parties – including the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement and former prime minister Giuseppe Conte – have rejected the proposal, describing it as “institutional arrogance” and warning that it could jeopardise future government stability. They also argue the law would hinder the political prospects of centre‑left leader Elly Schlein.

Despite the opposition’s “wall”, the coalition hopes to present an updated text early next week, aiming to cement the reform and move forward with the scheduled parliamentary timetable.