Close Call: Meloni’s Judicial Reform Referendum
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced a setback as exit polls suggested her judicial reform referendum narrowly lost. Opposition secured between 49% to 53% of the vote, outpacing the government's 'Yes' campaign. High turnout and intense campaigning have deepened the divide between the ruling coalition and Italy's judiciary.
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Exit polls on Monday indicated that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's judicial reform referendum was narrowly defeated, suggesting a potential setback for the ruling coalition ahead of the upcoming general election.
SWG and Opinio surveys conducted after the March 22-23 ballot showed the opposition-backed 'No' camp secured between 49% and 53% of the vote, surpassing the government's 'Yes' campaign, which garnered 47% to 51% support. Pollsters from YouTrend also placed 'No' in the lead.
The unexpectedly high turnout followed a contentious campaign, exposing deep animosity between the right-wing coalition and Italy's judiciary, a rift that may have lasting implications.
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