Italy’s new electoral law could benefit Meloni’s political foes

On October 8 the Italian parliament approved an electoral law that gives a parliamentary majority bonus to the largest alliance if it wins more than 42% of the vote

The reform’s aimed to reinforce Meloni’s governing coalition but analysts think it can also benefit her center-left foes

Opposition leaders Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte disagree over who should lead their alliance, with the latter calling for primaries

Analysts warn that leadership battles and policy differences could undermine opposition unity and reduce its chances of defeating Meloni

Source: Reuters