Meloni’s overhaul of Italian electoral system | Explained

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has passed a significant change to the country's electoral system. The new rules will replace the current first-past-the-post system with proportional representation for the entire parliament. This means that seats will be allocated based on the proportion of votes each party receives, rather than the party with the most votes winning the majority of seats. This change is expected to benefit smaller parties and potentially lead to more coalition governments in Italy.

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Italy's new electoral system could lead to more coalition governments, affecting policy and stability. This might impact investor sentiment and market confidence in the country.

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