Rome, March 14, 2026 (AFP) - Italy's referendum on justice system: what & why?

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Italians will vote on March 22 and 23 on a constitutional referendum that would change the structure of the country's judiciary. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leader of a hard-right coalition government since October 2022, says the reform is needed to ensure the impartiality of judges. But critics call the move a power grab that will compromise judges' independence, making them more answerable to politicians. AFP breaks down the reform and its s......

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