Meloni’s electoral reform law wins big in Italian Senate

The Italian Senate has approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's electoral reform law with a decisive 113 to 71 vote, paving the way for significant changes to the electoral system. This reform, which still requires approval from the Chamber of Deputies, is set for a vote on September 28 and could lead to parliamentary elections in 2027.

The controversial legislation provides parties with a majority bonus if they secure at least 42% of the vote, granting them additional seats in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. This reform aims to maintain proportional representation while enabling a party with less than 50% of the vote to form a governing majority.

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