Italian Senate begins examination of new election law bill
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Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition
Rome, Italy
September 9, 2026
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The Italian Senate has started the second reading of a bill to introduce a new proportional-representation election system with bonus seats. The proposed system includes a 42% threshold for bonus seats. The opposition criticizes the bill as unconstitutional and a move to secure power.
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