Electoral law in final sprint, the Senate approves Article 1 of the reform

The Italian Senate has approved the first article of the electoral reform bill as the legislation reaches its final legislative sprint. The newly approved measures introduce voter preferences alongside blocked party lists, as well as an increase in the number of required signatures for the formation of new political parties.

The progression of the bill marks a significant step forward in the ongoing overhaul of the country's electoral framework. Lawmakers are currently advancing the reform through the final stages of the legislative process in the Senate.