Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
Italy's Giorgia Meloni faced a setback after her coalition government lost a crucial vote on electoral reform in the chamber of deputies on Wednesday. MPs rejected the amendment by 188 votes to 187, prompting Meloni to call it a 'missed opportunity for Italians.' Tensions within her coalition ahead of next year's election are escalating amid declining party popularity.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 11:44 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC
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