Electoral reform, the final step begins in the Chamber of Deputies.

The electoral reform has returned to the Chamber of Deputies for what should be the final parliamentary step before definitive approval. Today, September 21, 2026, hearings have begun with constitutional experts such as Michele Ainis, Gaetano Azzariti, and Mario Staderini, despite similar consultations having already been conducted previously in both the Chamber and the Senate.

The schedule anticipates that the text, described as "locked in" by the majority, will reach the floor on September 29, with the final vote expected in the first week of October. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has already announced that the government will call a vote of confidence on the measure for reasons of "clarity," but the vote is not considered immune to surprises after the difficulties encountered during the first passage in Montecitorio.

The electoral reform, nicknamed "Stabilicum," stems from the government's objective to change the rules for electing Italian parliamentarians. The proposed system introduces a proportional mechanism corrected by a fixed majority bonus, awarded to the list or coalition that receives the most votes, provided it surpasses the 42% threshold. This bonus aims to ensure government stability.

The reform modifies several aspects compared to the previous law, the "Rosatellum." Among the main novelties are the indication of the prime ministerial candidate at the time of depositing the electoral symbol, a cap on majority seats (220 deputies and 113 senators), and a significant increase in the signatures required to present lists for new political entities. The legislative process has been rocky: the text has already faced a setback in the Chamber due to snipers, highlighting internal tensions within the majority despite the government's official support.