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Italian opposition cries foul as Meloni’s electoral reform passed in secret ballot

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Parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’…

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  • Parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:42:50 UTC.

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  3. Italian opposition cries foul as Meloni’s electoral reform passed in secret ballot

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