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Electoral law confidence vote in the Chamber; Romeo links early elections to autonomy

Sources report that the Chamber approved the confidence vote on Article 1 of the electoral law, with final approval expected Thursday by secret ballot. The opposition is against the measure, while the centre-right is described as agitated.

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What is happening

The two sources report different stages of the vote: one says the confidence vote is taking place, while the other says confidence on Article 1 has been approved. League group leader Massimiliano Romeo said early elections would come only after autonomy. Opposition parties appealed to women in the majority, warning that the law could produce a more male-dominated Parliament.

Why is it on the Radar?

The measure concerns Italy’s electoral law and could affect the composition of Parliament. The reported link between early elections and autonomy also connects the legislative process to the timing of a possible vote.

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