Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system

October 8, 2026 · 12:02 pm 2 sources

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• Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate
  BBC News · October 8, 2026 12:02
  Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
• Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system
  The Guardian · October 8, 2026 13:42
  Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that rewarding those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in…