Italy passes Meloni’s electoral reform, sets 42% threshold for parliamentary majority

The Italian parliament has approved a major electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, establishing a 42 percent threshold required to secure a parliamentary majority. The legislative milestone marks a key political test for Meloni's administration.

While Meloni's current official term is scheduled to end in October 2027, the approval of these electoral changes introduces the possibility that she could choose to bring the next national election forward to April or May. Conversely, the reforms have drawn criticism and opposition from rival parties within the country.