Meloni government vows to press on with electoral reform after losing key vote

Italian opposition calls for elections as ruling coalition faces second major rejection of flagship policies this yearEurope live – latest updatesGiorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition has pledged to persevere with its flagship plans to overhaul Italy’s electoral system after a parliamentary setback provoked calls for snap elections.In a secret ballot in the lower house on Tuesday, an amendment to a key aspect of the reforms was defeated by a single vote, with an estimated 20-25 members of the coalition breaking ranks. Continue reading...