Meloni calls for a vote of confidence on the electoral law, mandatory attendance in the Chamber.

The Meloni government has decided to call a vote of confidence on the electoral reform, known as 'Stabilicum,' during its final passage in the Chamber. The decision was made during the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2026, where the motion of confidence was authorized to ensure the approval of the text.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has imposed an obligation on ministers and undersecretaries to be present in the Chamber for the vote, scheduled to begin on October 1. Exceptions have been granted only to undersecretaries at the Foreign Ministry engaged in official missions abroad. The Minister for Relations with Parliament, Luca Ciriani, explained that the voting process will be complex and will require the maximum presence of majority parliamentarians.

The electoral reform under discussion, nicknamed 'Stabilicum,' represents the Meloni government's attempt to change the rules for electing the Italian Parliament. The legislative process began months ago and is now in its final phase: after approval in the Senate on September 15, 2026, with 113 votes in favor, the text has returned to the Chamber of Deputies for the final step before becoming law.

The proposed system introduces a proportional mechanism with a majority bonus: the party or coalition that exceeds 42% of the votes receives a fixed bonus of seats to ensure stability. The reform also includes a mix of voter preferences and blocked lists, maintains the threshold requirements of the previous system (Rosatellum), and introduces new rules for presenting lists. The process has not been straightforward: during the first reading in the Chamber, the text was blocked by snipers, which is why the government is now resorting to a confidence vote to avoid surprises.