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Forza Italia Empowers Base with Statute Overhaul

National Council reforms grant the party base new powers; centralize finances; tighten membership rules ahead of national elections.

Overview

  • Antonio Tajani secured unanimous approval for amendments that introduce provincial and regional congresses and begin grassroots elections of local coordinators.
  • New rules require two years of continuous party registration before members can vote in the national congress, aiming to curb last-minute sign-ups.
  • Financial autonomy of territorial bodies has been removed to centralize 80% of resource collection under the national movement.
  • The Berlusconi family publicly backed the changes, signaling unity behind the overhaul and a coordinated election strategy.
  • Tajani has set a target of at least 20% vote share in the next general election while reaffirming the party’s commitments on justice, healthcare, tax relief and ius Italiae.