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Italy Begins Two-Day Referendum on Judicial Overhaul

Voters are weighing a parliament-backed plan critics say risks politicizing judicial appointments.

Overview

  • Polling opened Sunday for a nationwide vote that will conclude Monday, with results expected by Monday evening.
  • The proposal would separate the career tracks of judges and public prosecutors and establish new self-governing bodies with roles for parliament in appointments.
  • More than 46 million people are eligible to vote, and the measure passes if Yes outnumbers No, with no turnout threshold applied.
  • Supporters argue the changes could make proceedings faster and the system clearer, while opponents warn of greater political influence and reduced judicial independence.
  • The referendum doubles as a political barometer before the 2027 parliamentary elections, set against longstanding frustration over slow courts and low public trust in the justice system.