Overview
- The Senate approved the constitutional reform 112–59 with 9 abstentions, reshaping the judiciary by separating prosecutors and judges, creating two CSMs, introducing sortition for their members and establishing a new High Disciplinary Court.
- Because the bill lacked a two‑thirds majority, it now goes to a confirmatory referendum that Justice Minister Carlo Nordio says is likely between late March and April, with no quorum and victory decided by a simple majority of votes cast.
- The governing coalition is launching a pro‑Yes drive with signatures from Monday and territorially based committees, promoting a depoliticized message focused on efficiency and citizen impact, while Giorgia Meloni says the vote is not about the government’s survival.
- The Associazione Nazionale Magistrati has backed a No campaign committee led by constitutional scholar Enrico Grosso, signaling readiness for a public debate, as PD, M5S and Avs oppose the reform, Azione supported it and Italia Viva abstained.
- Cross‑party endorsements for Yes have emerged from figures such as Antonio Di Pietro, Claudio Petruccioli, Goffredo Bettini, Vincenzo De Luca and Emma Bonino, while reports indicate the government may slow the premierato push to avoid inflaming the referendum fight.