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Italy's lower house approves first stage of new electoral law

On 16 July 2026 the Chamber of Deputies voted in secret on the government’s electoral reform, passing the first article with 217 yes, 152 no and 2 abstentions. The bill introduces a 42 % majority bonus (70 seats in the Chamber, 35 in the Senate) and allows Italians living away from their residence municipality to vote locally, but the amendment to re‑introduce preferential voting was rejected by a single vote (187‑188).

Opposition leader Elly Schlein seized the moment, declaring that “the majority no longer exists, they should go home” and asserting that the Meloni government had effectively ended. Protest signs in the chamber read “Meloni ha fallito” and “la maggioranza è un colabrodo.” The reform now moves to the Senate for a second reading.

Supporters argue the changes provide stability and expand participation for young voters living away from home, while critics warn of constitutional risks and a concentration of power in a future governing coalition.

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