Italy's parliament votes on an electoral law that could give bonus seats to election winners
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a new electoral law on Thursday that establishes a fully proportional voting system with a seat bonus for coalitions surpassing 42% of votes. The reform, named 'Stabilicum', aims to boost political stability. The law passed with 227 votes in favor and 164 against. The centre-left coalition may meet the 42% threshold under the new system.
- The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a new electoral law on Thursday, establishing a fully proportional voting system with a seat bonus for alliances exceeding 42% of votes.
- The law passed with 227 votes in favor and 164 against.
- The reform grants a parliamentary majority to any alliance that receives over 42 percent of votes.
- The government named the reform 'Stabilicum' to promote political stability.
- The centre-left coalition may surpass the 42% threshold under the new system.
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