Parliament debates electoral law reform as coalition leaders confirm confidence vote timeline
After constitutional challenges were rejected, senators began a marathon discussion on the electoral reform that is expected to last many hours. Maurizio Lupi, head of Noi Moderati, told AdnKronos that the coalition plans to request a confidence vote in the Chamber during the bill's third passage, citing a prior example. Meanwhile, senior members of Fratelli d'Italia met to finalize details, confirming that the 42% threshold for a majority bonus remains unchanged, despite an amendment proposing a 41% level. Forza Italia opposed lowering the threshold, and no changes to the runoff provision were discussed.
In the Senate chamber, lawmakers resumed a general debate on the electoral law reform after the opposition's constitutional objections were dismissed, with the discussion projected to extend for many hours. Maurizio Lupi, leader of Noi Moderati, indicated to AdnKronos that the coalition intends to bring a confidence vote to the Chamber at the bill's third reading, noting that a similar procedure has occurred before. At the Fratelli d'Italia headquarters, senior coalition sherpas gathered to resolve remaining issues, reaffirming that the 42% share required for the majority bonus will stay as is.
Senators Roberto Rosso and Alessandro Battilocchio left the meeting after confirming the threshold's stability, emphasizing its role in ensuring governmental stability. An amendment from Fratelli d'Italia, signed by Paola Ambrogio, seeks to lower the threshold to 41%, but Forza Italia rejected the proposal. No alterations to the runoff rule were mentioned, and the debate is set to continue indefinitely.
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