Meloni govt justice reform defeated in referendum

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 23 - The 'No' vote won a referendum on the government's justice reform Monday in the first real setback for right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni since she came to power three and a half years ago and ahead of the next general election currently scheduled for September next year. The reform, for which Meloni campaigned strongly, was defeated by about 54% to 46% amid a record tourn-out of 59%. The reform would have separated the career paths of judges and prosecutors so they cou...

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