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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Fights to Avoid Referendum Defeat. Giorgia Meloni stepped to the forefront of the campaign ahead of a crucial referendum on judicial reform. The March 22–23 vote has become a broader test of confidence in Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister and her government. Polls suggest the reform proposal could be defeated, potentially marking the first major political setback of her premiership. Meloni argued Italy’s justice system lacks accountability and accused parts of the judiciary of political bias. Speaking in Milan, she warned that rejecting the reform would strengthen what she described as powerful judicial factions. Opposition figures from the Democratic Party said Meloni’s direct involvement shows the government fears defeat. Critics also pointed to political pressures linked to her alliance with Donald Trump and concerns over the Iran war’s economic impact. Meloni insisted she will remain in office regardless of the referendum outcome, recalling the resignation of Matteo Renzi after a failed referendum in 2016.
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