Italy’s two-day referendum on judicial reform saw the government of Giorgia Meloni narrowly defeated, according to initial exit poll results released Sunday.
Referendum Results Indicate Government Loss
The government of Giorgia Meloni has narrowly lost a two-day referendum concerning judicial reform legislation previously prepared and approved by parliament. Results are based on exit poll data published by public broadcaster RAI immediately after polling stations closed at 3:00 PM.
According to the exit poll, between 49 and 53 percent of voters opposed the government’s reform, while 47-51 percent supported it. Commercial station Sky also reported similar data.
Wide Margins in Initial Polls
Media outlets note the significant margins of error presented in these initial post-closure polls.
Voter Turnout Approximately 60 Percent
Voter turnout in the referendum was around 60 percent.
Key Test for Meloni’s Government
The referendum was widely considered a crucial test for Meloni’s government, which has been in power for over three years, and her political force. As such, it was interpreted as a vote for or against the government ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. The campaign leading up to the referendum was a major clash between the ruling center-right and the opposition center-left.
Government’s Argument for Reform
The Meloni government urged voters to approve the law, arguing it would depoliticize and streamline the Italian judicial system.
(PAP)
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