politics

March 25, 2026

The Possibility of Italy Becoming Like Orban's Hungary Was Avoided: European Media on Giorgia Meloni's Defeat

Italians rejected by a convincing majority in a referendum the attempt by the far-right government of Giorgia Meloni to reduce the power and independence of the judiciary through constitutional reform, according to European Union (EU) media a day after the vote held on Monday.

The Possibility of Italy Becoming Like Orban's Hungary Was Avoided: European Media on Giorgia Meloni's Defeat

TL;DR

  • Italians rejected a constitutional reform proposed by Giorgia Meloni's government with a 54% majority.
  • The reform aimed to reduce the power and independence of the judiciary.
  • European media viewed the outcome as a defense of judicial independence and a blow to Meloni's government.
  • The vote was seen as a concern about potential political interference in the justice system and a move away from democratic norms.
  • The referendum's outcome may make it harder for Meloni's government to implement future reforms, such as electoral system changes.

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