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Italy’s New Electoral Law Sparks Debate | Europe News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Italy’s lower house has approved a sweeping new electoral law designed to reward winning coalitions with massive seat bonuses—up to 70 in the lower house and 35 in the Senate—if they secure over 42% of the vote. While Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government touts it as a stabilizing force after years of political chaos, critics see it as a power grab that could entrench her dominance. The reform, which replaces some first-past-the-post seats that historically favored the opposition, has already sparked internal fractures within her coalition—and even triggered a rebellion over preference votes. Meanwhile, a new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, led by a former general, is surging with over 6% support, threatening to reshape the next election’s outcome. With the bill still awaiting Senate approval and polls suggesting the fate of Italy’s next government may hinge on where this rising party lands, the political stakes have never been higher. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eea0e3b3b3e21127