Report: Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system

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Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in elections next year has been given final approval by the Italian parliament. The report also notes that Meloni, the Italian prime minister, states the new system, which introduces a fully proportional model, including bonus seats for any coalition that wins the most votes, is expected to bring about greater political stability, while opposition parties argue that it mainly serves the interests of those in power.

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