# Italy electoral law reform

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-electoral-law-reform
> Updated: 2026-10-16T22:16:30.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Italy has approved a new electoral law known as the ‘Stabilicum’, designed to enhance political stability and provide winning coalitions with a clear mandate to govern. The law introduces a ‘majority prize’ mechanism: if a coalition or list secures at least 42% of the votes in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, they receive additional seats (up to 220 in the Chamber and 113 in the Senate). If this threshold is not met, seats are distributed via a nearly proportional system.

The legislation has sparked debate regarding gender representation, as final versions removed previous requirements for list leaders. Additionally, the law faces legal scrutiny. Critics argue the majority prize may violate the principle of equal voting and distort representation, particularly concerning the regional basis of the Senate. The Constitutional Court is expected to rule on the law’s constitutionality.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Italy approves new ‘Stabilicum’ electoral law

Italy has approved the ‘Stabilicum’ electoral reform to increase political stability, though critics warn the majority prize mechanism may face constitutional challenges regarding representation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-approves-new-stabilicum-electoral-law

### 2026-10-14: Italy approves new 'Stabilicum' electoral law with majority prize

Italy's new 'Stabilicum' electoral law introduces a majority prize for coalitions exceeding 42% of the vote, amid debates over gender representation and shifting political alliances.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-approves-new-stabilicum-electoral-law-with-majority-prize

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