https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-meloni-forces-through-new-electoral-law-ahead-of-vote-opposition-cries-foulContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-meloni-forces-through-new-electoral-law-ahead-of-vote-opposition-cries-foulhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-meloni-forces-through-new-electoral-law-ahead-of-vote-opposition-cries-foul#u121743Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:02:47 +0000Italy's lower house of parliament gave final approval to a contested electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a national election due next year. Lawmakers approved the legislation by 227 votes to 164 in a secret ballot. The new framework introduces a proportional electoral system paired with a seat bonus that guarantees a parliamentary majority to any alliance winning more than 42% of the vote. Meloni asserts the rules will secure stable governance, while her opponents argue the measures are designed to preserve her hold on power.Why it mattersThe electoral ov