Meloni wants more power for prime minister

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The right-wing politician said this late on Tuesday evening after talks with representatives of the opposition parties. The opposition criticized a possible expansion of the prime minister’s powers at the expense of the president. This has had a lot of influence so far, for example in government talks or the appointment of ministers.

While Meloni was open to other opposition proposals, she made it clear she preferred her model. The aim of the reform is to make the Mediterranean country more politically stable. Since the end of World War II, Italy has had nearly 70 governments. After the talks, Meloni stressed that it is important for her to implement a reform with broad consensus. The meeting was a first conversation.

The Social Democrat Elly Schlein criticized the proposal. Reform is necessary, but should not be limited to “a man or a woman at the top”. According to former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Prime Minister’s powers must be strengthened, but within a “balanced framework that does not undermine the parliamentary model”. In particular, the “key function” of the president as “guarantor of national cohesion” must be preserved.

Any constitutional amendment in Italy requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of parliament. Failing that, each proposal must be voted on in a referendum. Several attempts have already been made to push through constitutional reform to ensure greater political stability. For example, former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi failed in a referendum on the constitution in 2016 and subsequently resigned.

(SDA)

Source: Blick