GENERAL
Meloni Suffers Major Blow as Italians Reject Judiciary Reforms
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered a significant political setback as voters rejected her proposed judicial reforms by a nearly 54% margin. The referendum, seen as a test of her leadership, failed to address public frustrations with the slow pace of court proceedings and case backlogs. The defeat is expected to impact Meloni's standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.