The deadline for amendments has passed, and the majority is divided. The senator from Fratelli d'Italia is presenting his own amendment on the double round.
The path to electoral law reform is becoming more complicated within the governing majority. The deadline for submitting proposed amendments in committee expired today, September 1, 2026, and Forza Italia did not submit any amendments on the topic of a runoff election, an option that had been floated in recent hours. Instead, it was Fratelli d'Italia senator Marcello Pera who presented a proposal on this specific issue.
Pera's amendment calls for the introduction of a second electoral round (runoff) in the event no coalition exceeds 48% of the votes, provided at least two political blocs secure more than 38%. However, the proposal appears to be losing traction due to technical doubts and the coolness shown even by the League, which opposes the runoff. The parliamentary battle, already predicted to be tough by the opposition, therefore looks set to be complex.
The debate on electoral law is a recurring and crucial theme in Italian politics, as voting rules directly influence government formation and parliamentary representation. The current discussion stems from the desire of the governing majority, led by Giorgia Meloni, to modify the existing legislation. In particular, Brothers of Italy and Forza Italia had shown support for introducing a two-round system (runoff), but with different proposals regarding the thresholds for access.
The process has stalled due to internal divisions within the center-right coalition. While some members of FdI, such as Senator Pera, are pushing for a runoff with high thresholds (48%), Forza Italy seemed inclined toward a majority bonus at 40%. The League, however, has always declared itself opposed to the idea of a two-round system. This fragmentation of positions has led to the current impasse, with only one formal proposal advanced by a member of the majority. The situation reflects the difficulties in finding a balance between the different factions of the coalition on a reform that would have direct consequences on future electoral competitions.
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