Justice Reform Rejected: NO Triumphs at 53.8%

Italy has delivered a clear rejection of the justice reform proposed by the government. With the counting of the ballots now complete, the final results show that the “No” camp prevailed with 53.8%, while the “Yes” reached 46.2%. This outcome carries even greater political significance considering the high voter turnout, which reached 59%, reflecting a debate that deeply engaged public opinion nationwide and, perhaps, also signals widespread dissatisfaction with the government, particularly among younger voters.

The progressive camp scores a significant victory. The electoral map shows a largely unified country, with a few exceptions: Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia were the only regions where “Yes” secured a majority. In major metropolitan areas, on the other hand, “No” clearly dominated, reaching 64% of the vote.

While opposition leaders describe the result as an unequivocal message against any attempt to weaken the judiciary, the government issued statements respecting the outcome, while reaffirming the need to address the slow pace of judicial processes—a priority that remains on the political agenda despite the halt to the reform.