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Italy parliament approves Meloni's electoral reform

New far-right party siphoning votes from the governing coalition

Italy's electoral reform took effect on 24 October, 15 days after President Sergio Mattarella signed it and the text ran in the Gazzetta Ufficiale. Opposition parties said they would start filing constitutional challenges the following Monday, with the procedure presented at a Senate press conference.

Updated Oct 29

Italy bans face veils in schools and caps non-Italian students per class

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Rival to the right of Meloni, polling about 8%

Italy's cabinet approved a decree-law on Sept. 24 that bans face coverings in schools and caps at 30% the share of first-year students with weak Italian in any one class. The text still needs President Sergio Mattarella's signature; it is due at the Quirinale on Sept. 28 after funding was settled. Parliament then has 60 days to ratify the decree or it lapses.

Updated Sep 26