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Italy Sets Referendum Push on Justice Overhaul as Spalletti Begins Juventus Tenure

The government moves to control tone and timing to prevent the vote from turning into a judgment on the premier.

Overview

  • Parliament completed the fourth and final reading of the constitutional reform separating judges’ and prosecutors’ careers, opening the way to a confirmatory referendum expected in spring 2026.
  • Ruling parties are launching a Yes campaign built on parliamentary signature drives and locally rooted committees, with messaging focused on the reform’s merits and indications the premierato timeline could be slowed.
  • Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano frames the change as a curb on CSM factionalism, while the debate cuts across party lines with supporters including Antonio Di Pietro and Emma Bonino and opponents such as Franco Coppi and Ernesto Carbone.
  • Juventus appointed Luciano Spalletti on a deal through season’s end with an option for 2026/27; he set Champions qualification as the minimum, spoke of a scudetto push, and is likely to keep a back three early as Kelly and Yildiz sit out.
  • Genoa’s ownership is evaluating a shake‑up that could replace sporting director Marco Ottolini and put Patrick Vieira’s job at risk after the club’s worst Serie A start, and Fiorentina stick with Stefano Pioli against Lecce as he reverts to a tighter defensive setup.