Electoral law, initial green light. Clash in the Chamber, final vote on October 8th.

The electoral law reform has passed its first parliamentary hurdle. The center-right, with the support of Futuro Nazionale, rejected the five constitutional objections presented by the opposition in a secret ballot, demonstrating remarkable unity with 229 votes against. The Chamber of Montecitorio was full for this vote, considered a dress rehearsal.

Now attention shifts to October 8, the date of the final secret vote that must give the definitive green light to the reform. Meanwhile, the government will call a vote of confidence on the first three articles of the measure, amended in the Senate, to prevent defections within the majority. The opposition, which calls the text "unconstitutional and undemocratic," announces battle both in Parliament and "in the squares," aiming to recreate the spirit of the March referendum.

The discussion on electoral law in Italy is a recurring theme dating back decades, with numerous changes to the voting system. The current proposal, called "Stabilicum," arises from the center-right majority's desire to introduce a stable electoral system after years of modifications. The central point of the reform is the introduction of a majority bonus to ensure governability, along with the return of preference votes for candidates, albeit with party-chosen blocked list leaders.

The parliamentary battle began when the government presented the bill, immediately encountering firm opposition from all minority forces. They raised constitutional objections, arguing that the law limits representation and makes electoral access too difficult, especially due to the increased number of required signatures. Tensions rose further with the hunger strike by +Europa's secretary, Riccardo Magi. The final vote on October 8 thus represents the culmination of a political clash that could have consequences for the government's stability and open a new phase of popular mobilization.