Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Italy's Tajani Pushes for Electoral Reform
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wants to change the country's voting rules.
He thinks the current system isn't fair and wants to add a 'majority premium' to make sure the government can work well.
This comes after some recent elections showed that the ruling party might not win as easily next time.
Italy has had a stable government for a while, but some people think a different group might win the next election.
Tajani says that with the new rules, different areas of the country will be represented better.
Changing voting rules is a big deal in Italy because it can change who wins elections.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani proposes electoral reform with a majority premium to ensure governability.
The ruling bloc seeks to safeguard its majority ahead of the 2027 general election.
Recent opposition wins in southern regional elections raise doubts about Meloni's ability to secure a second term.
The current system elects 36% of lawmakers in first-past-the-post constituencies, with the rest through proportional representation.
Italy reduced the size of its parliament in 2020, intensifying debate over fair representation.
- Who
- Antonio Tajani, Italian Foreign Minister and leader of Forza Italia
- What
- Proposal for electoral reform with a majority premium
- When
- Next election due in 2027
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- To safeguard the ruling bloc's majority and ensure governability
- Current System
- 36% of lawmakers elected in first-past-the-post constituencies
- Proposed Change
- Majority premium for governability
- Next Election
- Due in 2027
- Parliament Size
- 400 deputies, 200 senators (reduced from 630 and 315 in 2020)
- Current System Introduction
- 2017