Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
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Italian voters rejected a constitutional reform referendum, dealing a significant political blow to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered a significant political setback when voters rejected a constitutional reform measure that had become a de facto referendum on her government. The defeat, which Meloni framed as a loss she would move past, reflected public dissatisfaction that extends beyond the specific constitutional proposal to her broader tenure in office. The result weakens Meloni's political standing at a moment when she has sought to consolidate power and advance her agenda in one of Europe's largest economies. Opposition parties capitalized on the vote as a rejection of her administration, potentially emboldening challenges to her government ahead. The outcome suggests erosion in public support that could complicate Meloni's ability to pass legislation and maintain coalition stability in parliament.
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Opposition parties are capitalizing on the defeat to challenge Meloni's government and her ability to pass legislation.
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