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Italian Justice Referendum Tests Meloni's 'Invincibility'

Published March 14, 2026, 12:01
Italian Justice Referendum Tests Meloni's 'Invincibility'

Italy is at a critical juncture as citizens are called to vote in a constitutional referendum on a judicial reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The reform, which separates prosecutors and judges and changes the way members of the Supreme Council of Justice are selected, is characterized by Meloni as necessary for the impartiality of justice. However, opponents denounce it as an attempt to exert power and weaken the independence of the judiciary. Polls show a narrow lead for the 'No' side, and the outcome of the referendum is expected to have significant political implications for Meloni, who has built an image of invincibility.