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Lower House set for final vote on new election law
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Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition
Rome, Italy
October 8, 2026
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The Italian Lower House is holding a final vote on a new election law proposed by the ruling coalition.
The bill introduces a proportional-representation system with bonus seats for the leading coalition reaching a 42% threshold.
The opposition criticizes the bill as unconstitutional and plans to appeal.
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