Italie : Giorgia Meloni trébuche en tentant de réformer la magistrature
Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, suffered a setback on Monday, March 23, 2026, when a referendum on her proposed judicial reform was rejected by 53.67% of voters. The referendum, which saw a 58% voter turnout, concerned a reorganization of magistrates' careers, a sensitive topic in Italy due to past politico-financial scandals.

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AI-generatedGiorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, suffered a setback on Monday, March 23, 2026, when a referendum on her proposed judicial reform was rejected by 53.67% of voters. The referendum, which saw a 58% voter turnout, concerned a reorganization of magistrates' careers, a sensitive topic in Italy due to past politico-financial scandals. Despite the defeat of this key electoral promise, Meloni has stated she does not intend to resign. This outcome puts her in a more challenging position than anticipated. The reform aimed to address the damaged trust between judges and the population.
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5 extractedThe 'no' vote won with 53.67% of the votes according to SWG institute.
The referendum concerned a project to reorganize the careers of magistrates.
Giorgia Meloni had stated she would not resign if the 'no' vote won.
The referendum mobilized 58% of Italian voters.
Giorgia Meloni's judicial reform project was rejected by 53.67% of voters in a referendum.