Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  GIADA ZAMPANO and PAOLO SANTALUCIAMarch 22, 2026 at 03:53 PM
Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni

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On March 22nd and 23rd, 2026, Italian citizens participated in a referendum regarding a constitutional reform of the judicial system. The referendum, introduced by the government of conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni, is a high-stakes test for her leadership. Italians were asked to approve or reject the reform, with no minimum voter turnout required for the results to be valid. Meloni discussed the upcoming referendum on state television leading up to the vote. The outcome of the referendum will indicate public sentiment towards Meloni's policies and her government's direction.

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Political Strategy
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Legal & Judicial
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The referendum does not require a minimum voter turnout.

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The referendum concerns the constitutional reform of the judicial system introduced by the Meloni government.

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Italy is holding a referendum on judicial reform on March 22nd and 23rd, 2026.

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The referendum is a pivotal political test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni.

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Keywords

justice referendum 100% judicial reform 90% giorgia meloni 80% italy 70% constitutional reform 60% voter turnout 50% italian politics 40%

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Italy

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