Parliament passes electoral reform as opposition calls for presidential veto
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The Italian Parliament has definitively approved the new electoral law, widely referred to as the 'Melonellum', despite strong opposition and concerns about its potential flaws. This legislation, which includes a majority bonus and introduces preference votes, has been criticized for possibly leading to political instability and for being designed to favor the ruling center-right coalition led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. President Sergio Mattarella is now under pressure, with appeals for him to reject the bill outright.
Amidst these political developments, Eni has reduced diesel fuel prices, bringing them back to 2.19 euros per liter, offering some relief to consumers. Separately, a nationwide operation named 'Askatasuna' has resulted in 19 arrests and searches across Italy.
Discussions are also underway among political figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, regarding the possibility of early elections, with reports suggesting a debate between a June versus autumn timeframe following the electoral reform.