Italian Referendum Rejects Judicial Reform 53.2% to 46.8% on March 22-23 2026

Italian voters rejected a judicial constitutional reform 53.2% to 46.8% in the March 22-23 2026 referendum, with higher-than-expected turnout. Approved by the Senate on October 30 2025 without the required two-thirds majority, the changes aimed to separate judge and prosecutor careers and establish a disciplinary court. The outcome delivers a blow to the Meloni government, as no quorum was needed for validity.