In a forceful speech to the Chamber of Deputies, the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni He put an end to speculation about a possible fall of his government, this Thursday (9).
Even after the Italian electorate rejected his judicial reform proposal (53,75% against), Meloni assured that his coalition remains solid and focused on fulfilling the mandate until 2027.
The weight of the referendum
The defeat at the polls at the end of March was Meloni's biggest political setback since October 2022. The proposal aimed to separate the careers of judges and prosecutors, a sensitive issue that the opposition described as an "attack on the independence of the judiciary."
Despite the result, Meloni downplayed the need for a "fresh start":
"There is no intention to carry out a cabinet reshuffle. This remains the government that has restored political stability and international credibility to Italy," declared the Prime Minister, reinforcing that the country will not enter a new institutional crisis.
Government losses
Although it denies a general reform, the referendum has already left deep scars. Three important figures in the administration recently left their posts:
- Daniela Santanchè (Tourism)
- Andrea Delmastro (Undersecretary of Justice)
- Giusi Bartolozzi (Chief of Staff of the Justice Department)
The clash with the opposition
The hearing in Parliament was marked by direct exchanges of barbs. Meloni challenged his opponents to prove they have a viable alternative government program. The response came quickly:
Giuseppe Conte (M5S): He promised a progressive program: "We're going to send you home."
Elly Schlein (PD): "You challenge us, but you've already lost because you challenged the Constitution, and the sovereign people defeated you at the polls. It's clear you really want to return to the opposition, so let's make you happy."
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