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Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate
BBC NewsThursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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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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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Italy and World.
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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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BBC News published: Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Italy and World.
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