Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's governing coalition submitted a revised electoral reform bill to Parliament, introducing a proportional system with a majority bonus of 70 seats in the lower house and 35 in the Senate for the list or coalition finishing first in both chambers with over 42% of the vote, ANSA reported May 27. If no bloc reaches 42%, or results diverge between the two chambers, seats would be distributed proportionally, with no runoff.

In a country long associated with political volatility and short-lived governments, Meloni's right-wing coalition has proven exceptionally durable, supported by a comfortable parliamentary majority, steady approval ratings across the three ruling parties and broad policy alignment. The government's defeat in a highly politicized judicial reform referendum in March has, however, dented Meloni's authority and could embolden the opposition, though much of the mobilization behind that result originated outside formal party structures, leaving it uncertain whether a fragmented opposition can convert the momentum into a coherent electoral challenge. The bill requires approval by both chambers of Parliament, with voting set to begin June 26 and the government aiming to finalize the new law by the end of August.