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Tight Race: Italy's Referendum Tests Meloni's Leadership

3/19/2026

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The March 22-23 referendum on judicial reform tests Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as polls indicate a tight race.
Demonstrators rally in support of the opposition's No campaign, criticizing Meloni's foreign policies.
Some right-wing supporters may abstain from voting.
A No victory would invigorate the fragmented left.
A Yes outcome would bolster Meloni's political standing amid economic challenges and international tensions.

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The March 22-23 referendum on judicial reform tests Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as polls indicate a tight race.
Demonstrators rally in support of the opposition's No campaign, criticizing Meloni's foreign policies.
Some right-wing supporters may abstain from voting.
A No victory would invigorate the fragmented left.
A Yes outcome would bolster Meloni's political standing amid economic challenges and international tensions.