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Meloni Boosts Media Profile, Pushes Justice Referendum Ahead of Elections

3/18/2026

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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, campaigns for a 'yes' vote on the justice referendum via a podcast hosted by Fedez ahead of the 2027 general election.
Her right-wing coalition faces support for the 'no' camp, and Meloni has raised her media profile after a low-profile period.
The referendum would separate the careers of judges and public prosecutors, a reform long debated but stalled by political conflict.

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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, campaigns for a 'yes' vote on the justice referendum via a podcast hosted by Fedez ahead of the 2027 general election.
Her right-wing coalition faces support for the 'no' camp, and Meloni has raised her media profile after a low-profile period.
The referendum would separate the careers of judges and public prosecutors, a reform long debated but stalled by political conflict.