https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-approves-contentious-law-giving-bonus-seats-to-election-winnersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-approves-contentious-law-giving-bonus-seats-to-election-winnershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-approves-contentious-law-giving-bonus-seats-to-election-winners#u114543Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:45 +0000Italy's parliament has given final approval to a controversial electoral overhaul championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The legislation awards bonus seats to election winners, sparking strong opposition and accusations of foul play from political rivals. Meloni pushed the measure through ahead of an upcoming vote, facing what analysts described as a critical test of her reform agenda. Critics argue the changes manipulate the democratic process to favor the ruling coalition, while supporters defend the overhaul as a step toward government stability. The new rules come as the country