Italy's parliament gives final approval to new electoral law
Italy's parliament has given final approval to an electoral overhaul that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says will stabilise government and that opposition parties say helps her stay in power.
Italy's parliament has given final approval to a new electoral law, the Guardian reports. The BBC says the debate was fiercely contested.
The Guardian describes the new system as fully proportional, with bonus seats for any coalition that wins the most votes. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says it will bring greater political stability.
Opposition parties say the law mainly serves those in power. Critics say it is meant to improve Meloni's chances of staying in office in elections next year, according to the Guardian.
The Guardian reports that opposition parties plan to challenge the law in court. They argue that rewarding a coalition with 42% of support distorts public representation.
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- BBC NewsItaly overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debateThu, Oct 8, 8:02 AM EDT
- The GuardianGiorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral systemThu, Oct 8, 9:42 AM EDT
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