Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system
The Italian parliament has passed a controversial electoral reform that introduces a proportional system with bonus seats for winning coalitions. Opposition parties have condemned the move as a distortion of representation and plan to challenge the law in the constitutional court.
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Changes to electoral systems significantly impact political stability and the balance of power in democratic nations.
Giorgia Meloni. The Italian prime minister says the new, fully proportional, system will ensure greater political stability./Getty Images Giorgia Meloni. The Italian prime minister says the new, fully proportional, system will ensure greater political stability./Getty Images Giorgia Meloni Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation
Prefer the Guardian on Google A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in elections next year has been given final approval by the Italian parliament.
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