Italy held a referendum Sunday on judicial reform backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with turnout reaching 38.65 percent by evening—stronger than comparable recent votes and potentially favoring the government's "Yes" campaign. The contentious reform would select most Superior Council of the Judiciary members by lottery instead of election, with supporters arguing it reduces factional influence while critics warn it could undermine merit-based appointments.
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Italy held a referendum Sunday on judicial reform backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with turnout reaching 38.65 percent by evening—stronger than comparable recent votes and potentially favoring the government's "Yes" campaign. The contentious reform would select most Superior Council of the Judiciary members by lottery instead of election, with supporters arguing it reduces factional influence while critics warn it could undermine merit-based appointments.