Overview
- At her main live rally in Milan’s Teatro Parenti, Giorgia Meloni urged a Yes vote, denied any intent to “get rid of” judges, and accused the ANM of blocking past reforms while arguing magistrates wield great power without matching accountability.
- Meloni reiterated she will not resign regardless of the referendum result, framing the overhaul as a citizen‑focused fix to long‑running flaws in the justice system.
- Her warnings that a No victory would lead to more negligent magistrates and criminals released from custody drew condemnation from PD leader Elly Schlein, who called the messaging a manipulation of current events.
- Large mobilizations are under way, with a Potere al Popolo–promoted march in Rome tied to opposition to the reform and other demonstrations in Milan and Turin, while pro‑Yes penal lawyers rallied in Rome where government officials defended the changes.
- The final stretch has spotlighted high‑profile reversals, with several figures who once backed separating careers now opposing this package, as others such as Antonio Di Pietro, Sabino Cassese and Luca Palamara publicly line up for Yes.