Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
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"Go ahead and change the electoral law, we will win in any case under any voting system."
— Elly Schlein , Politician
"To those who hoped to see the centre-right divided, today we respond with facts: we are united, cohesive, and determined to carry forward the commitments made to citizens."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"We are introducing rules designed to promote the stability and parliamentary coherence of any government, regardless of its political colour."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
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