Italy: What is at stake in Meloni’s judicial reform

Italy is voting in a referendum on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reform. The reform would separate the career paths of judges and prosecutors and introduce new rules for the self-governance of the judiciary.

Almut Siefert
20. March 2026
Meeting held in Rome supporting No vote in justice reform referendum ROME, ITALY, MARCH 18: Italian Democratic Party’s leader Elly Schlein speaks during a meeting supporting No in the upcoming constitutional referendum on judicial reform in Rome, Italy, on March 18, 2026. Riccardo De Luca Anadolu Rome Italy. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxRiccardoxDexLucax
Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein is opposed to the govenment’s judicial reform and is rallying support for a “no” vote. (IMAGO / Anadolu Agency)

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Last updated: 20. March 2026