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Italy's Justice Reform Referendum Fails; Meloni Remains Defiant

3/26/2026

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The referendum on proposed justice reforms failed, with the No camp winning 53.5%.
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, vowed to continue in office despite the setback.
The reforms would have separated judges and prosecutors and restructured the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura (CSM).
Critics labeled the proposal a power grab that would undermine judicial independence.
The referendum campaign was contentious, with opposition from the judiciary and public strikes.

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The referendum on proposed justice reforms failed, with the No camp winning 53.5%.
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, vowed to continue in office despite the setback.
The reforms would have separated judges and prosecutors and restructured the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura (CSM).
Critics labeled the proposal a power grab that would undermine judicial independence.
The referendum campaign was contentious, with opposition from the judiciary and public strikes.