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Meloni's electoral reform fails in secret-ballot defeat
Giorgia Meloni's government suffered a surprise defeat on electoral reform when coalition lawmakers secretly voted against a flagship amendment, triggering opposition calls for her resignation.
Elena Marcheggiani · 345 words
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