# Italian PM Meloni faces unexpected setback in tight electoral reform vote

Italy's parliament narrowly rejected a key electoral reform proposal backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a surprise vote. The defeat weakens Meloni's political standing and could complicate her government's legislative agenda ahead of future elections.

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- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kykx3vnyyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:44:28 GMT