Giorgia Meloni loses justice referendum
Italians reject premier’s push to overhaul judiciary that has often clashed with government
Italians reject premier’s push to overhaul judiciary that has often clashed with government
Anger from companies adds to pressure on Italian prime minister after defeat in referendum last month
Italy’s PM says she wants to speed up the justice system. Critics accuse her of eroding democracy’s checks and balances
Italy’s enigmatic leader holds a casting vote this week on two crucial issues for the EU
Governments have repeatedly tweaked electoral rules in their favour over past decades
Critics say the measure will benefit mainly high earners while reducing government revenues
Prime minister and her allies accuse judges of exceeding their authority and vow to proceed with the project
