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Italy's Justice Referendum: High Stakes Test for Meloni's Leadership

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News18•22-03-2026, 12:30

Italy's Justice Referendum: High Stakes Test for Meloni's Leadership

•Italy's conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a pivotal two-day referendum on judicial reform, seen as a judgment on her leadership.
•The reform, initially technical, has become a symbolic showdown, unifying the centre-left opposition ahead of national elections.
•Meloni has fully embraced the 'Yes' campaign, warning of powerful judicial 'factions' and risks to public safety if the reform fails.
•Analysts highlight a 'Trump risk' for Meloni, as her alignment with the unpopular US president could impact her standing.
•The referendum proposes separating judge and prosecutor career paths and altering the High Judicial Council's structure.

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