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Italy's Parliament Passes Controversial Reform, Limits Oversight

12/28/2025

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On December 27, Italy's parliament approved a reform pushed by Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, that reduces oversight on public tenders and limits the Court of Auditors' authority.
The Senate passed the bill with a 93-to-51 vote.
It introduces a 'silence means consent' clause, allowing administrators to bypass sanctions if the Court of Auditors does not respond within 30 days, ahead of a spring 2026 justice-system referendum.

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On December 27, Italy's parliament approved a reform pushed by Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, that reduces oversight on public tenders and limits the Court of Auditors' authority.
The Senate passed the bill with a 93-to-51 vote.
It introduces a 'silence means consent' clause, allowing administrators to bypass sanctions if the Court of Auditors does not respond within 30 days, ahead of a spring 2026 justice-system referendum.