Meloni loses vote on electoral reform in Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered a surprise defeat in a close vote on electoral reform in the Chamber of Deputies on July 15, 2026. The proposed amendment, part of a broader security bill, failed to pass, marking a setback for her coalition government. The vote was seen as a key test of Meloni's political strength. The defeat does not immediately threaten her government but weakens her position ahead of future legislative battles.