Runoff in the political elections if no one reaches 50% in the first round: this is the proposal of the political scientist Roberto D'Alimonte which, if accepted, can allow for the direct election of the prime minister without changing the Constitution and can put people back on the right track…
The directly elected prime ministership and the 55% majority bonus foreseen in the future electoral law are the most controversial points of a constitutional proposal that is off to an uphill start
Former prime minister Giuliano Amato on Repubblica bluntly criticizes the constitutional reform of the Meloni government: "This reform reduces the presidency of the Republic to a deflated balloon" - Differentiated autonomy was also rejected
With the green light from the Council of Ministers, the complex process of constitutional reform begins which has at its center the direct election of the prime minister - Stop the ancestral senators, except for the former Heads of State, but whoever is there will finish the…
It is surreal that among the salient points of her proposal for constitutional reform Elisabetta Casellati places the abolition for the future of luminous figures such as those of senators for life
The prime minister wants to inaugurate the Third Republic by strengthening the premiership and modifying the powers of the Head of State as little as possible - The opposition is against it, Renzi is a possibility and sees in the Meloni reform a similarity with the "mayor of Italy" who Iv…
Divorce between Action and IV and division of the parliamentary groups. Renzi certainly has his responsibilities, but in recent times Calenda has changed his mind often and willingly and has appeared as the pickaxer of the Third Pole
INTERVIEW WITH STEFANO CECCANTI, constitutionalist and former parliamentarian of the Democratic Party - "There is a red thread that goes from Thesis 1 of the Olive Tree to the idea of a non-elective premiership" and the Democratic Party cannot be shy about this - The constitutional reforms…
The prime minister seems oriented to change sides: the prime ministership is better than semi-presidentialism. More powers to the Prime Minister but with direct election or not? The third pole opens up to comparison
INTERVIEW with the economist GIANFRANCO VIESTI of the University of Bari who explains all the dangers of the Calderoli draft: "No to political and ideological forcing, we must first discuss the merits of the issues"
The Senate will have 4 million more voters: young people aged between 18 and 24 - It will be necessary to wait three months for the reform to come into force, during which a confirmatory referendum may be requested
For the former Republican senator, cutting the number of parliamentarians is a "wrong and dangerous" rule because, in the absence of a comprehensive reform, it risks distancing Parliament even further from the country and making the political system even more oligarchic
The supporters of the YES in the referendum argue that this reform would only be the first step in a more comprehensive change to the Constitution: if this were the case, the operation would certainly be destined to remain incomplete, like the most tragic of Schubert's symphonies
There is a lot of information that you need to know before going to vote in the referendum on the constitutional reform of 4 December - Here is a video guide that, in just two minutes, explains the most important changes that will come into force in…
The Reform of the Constitution affects the planning and construction of infrastructures - The changes will be determined by the changes made to article 117 of the Charter - the competence on the matter will return to the State, but the legislative power of the Regions…
The vote of 4 December is a unique opportunity to renew Italy - The contents of the reform, the train of change that passes every twenty years, the stability of the Government and the international scenario in which the Italian referendum takes place push…
From the overcoming of equal bicameralism to the transformation of the Senate, from the abolition of Cnel and the Provinces to the redefinition of relations between the State and the Regions and much more: in summary the most relevant changes of the constitutional reform submitted to the referendum of 4…
We publish the full text of the letter sent by the general secretary of the CISL metalworkers, Marco Bentivogli, to all Fim members in view of the referendum: "Autonomy from parties is not indifference. We are not interested in being for or against…
According to the Bocconi economist, the intellectuals who oppose the constitutional reform in the referendum are divided into four groups: the professionals of the detail, those of the counter-power, those of anti-populism and the standard bearers of benaltrismo - Everyone lacks the right balance in…
The constitutionalist Francesco Clementi explains on the website www.bastaunsi.it the reasons why some of the reasons put forward by the No front to the constitutional reform are incorrect and easily refutable.
"I feel I have to make my yes public, in the hope that this will help strengthen our democratic rules above all through the reform of the electoral law" - With these words, the former President of the Olive Tree announces his endorsement in favor of the…
The father of sociology in Italy, Franco Ferrarotti, in his new book "Beyond the immovable sands - From the democracy of mysteries to participatory and efficient power", Edizioni Solfanelli, argues that Italy needs "a moral rescue and a …
Gustavo Visentini, illustrious jurist, Luiss professor and lawyer, explains the reasons that lead him to vote YES in the next referendum on the constitutional reform and the risks one runs if the NO wins - A vote for the strengthening…
Overcoming bicameralism with the establishment of a Chamber of Regions and the reorganization of State-Regions responsibilities are the two cornerstones of the final document (which we are publishing) of the last CGIL congress in 2014 and fully coincide with the constitutional reform but…
The in-depth meeting promoted jointly by "La Rete dei Sì for the Constitutional Reform" and the national referendum committee "Basta Un Sì" took place in the afternoon of 17 November in the conference room at Via Uffici del Vicario 30.
The constitutional reform, which will be submitted to the referendum on 4 December, introduces two important innovations for economic policy by attributing coordination to the State in matters of public finance and taxes, avoiding waste and duplication and favoring…
The historic Radical exponent motivated the YES because he considers the reform in line with the civil and social battles of the Radicals in favor of popular referendums and "as part of a government commitment to complete that design…
The constitutional reform under consideration in the referendum puts an end to the conflicts between the state and local authorities in the energy field which have often prevented or delayed projects that are fundamental for energy security and the reduction of costs for citizens -…
From Affariinternazionali.it - In view of the referendum of 4 December, it is striking that no attention has been given to the consequences on an international level of a result of the referendum in which the No votes prevail - Mario Monti's position is surprising…
On the relationship between the State and the Regions, the reform of the Constitution modifies the wording introduced in 2001 (which failed to meet expectations) by expanding the matters falling within Parliament's legislative competence - Here are which sectors are once again regulated by the central administration -…
With the reform that will be submitted to the referendum on 4 December, the coordination of the State on the infrastructures and IT platforms of the Public Administration finally enters the Constitution, which will avoid enormous costs and waste and will simplify the lives of…
The former premier will vote NO to protest against this maneuver which, with its many bonuses, would aim to buy the electorate's vote: yet, the new constitutional rules are the premise for changing the propensity of politics to buy the…
The constitutional reform, which will be submitted to the referendum on 4 December, redefines the responsibilities between the State and the Regions and entrusts the former with the power to promote Made in Italy by overcoming the fragmentation, inefficiency and enormous waste that…
The secretary challenges the minority: "We have chosen internal democracy and not the fireplaces of the big or presumed big names". And he proposes the discussion in the Commission, entrusting an internal delegation with the task of defining a basic text in the wake of…
In view of Monday's Democratic Party leadership, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi replies dryly to former secretary Pierluigi Bersani who announced NO to the referendum: "He does so out of dislike for me, given that he voted three times in Parliament...
Reduction in the number of parliamentarians, indirect election, State-Region coordination. In the "Simple Guide to Constitutional Reform", Assonime explains how the Senate will change in the event of the victory of the Yes vote in the constitutional referendum of 4 December.
"Unblock the country, relaunch the economy and work" is the title of the manifesto-appeal launched by the Fim-Cisl in view of the referendum on the constitutional reform, in which the metalworkers' union led by Marco Bentivogli sides with the YES, unlike the …
The Kuliscioff Foundation which is inspired by the traditions of reformist socialism takes the field for the YES in the referendum on the constitutional reform because it considers it a first result after too many years of debates and comparisons, in the belief that, if it wins…
Assonime's simple guide to constitutional reform explains how and why equal bicameralism will give way to differentiated bicameralism with the aim of speeding up the legislative process - The functions of the Chamber and those of the new Senate
Zagrebelsky and Pallante argue that in the referendum it is necessary to vote NO because the constitutional reform coupled with Italcim centralizes the powers in favor of the State and in the State in favor of the Executive, but all this does not correspond to the letter of the…
In any case, the choice will come amidst the protests of the opposition, enraged at not having been consulted – Also awaiting the update of the Def
There is much talk of the savings that will derive from the abolition of the current Senate, from the definitive cancellation of the provinces and of the Cnel, estimated at around 500 million euros, but the constitutional reform does not only affect the costs of politics but very profound aspects…
A broad debate has developed on the reform of the Constitution, which has highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of the law submitted to popular consultation. Often the positions seem to reflect contingent political objectives The aim of the Guide is to…
The association of Italian spas, which met Minister Boschi yesterday, will publish a simple guide to constitutional reform in view of the referendum in the coming days - Assonime underlines "the positive effects for the economy of the proper functioning of decision-making mechanisms" and…
Incoming cut for growth forecasts with the update note to the Def - The reduction of Irpef postponed, but "the government will continue to implement public spending cuts to finance tax cuts" - Renzi: "GDP…
Summit today in Ventotene with Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande - Invitation to the president of the PNA for a public discussion on the referendum on the Unity Day - The Premier then attacks D'Alema ("It would have taken him a tenth of the time to attack Berlusconi…
The prime minister defends the reasons for the Yes but acknowledges that he was wrong in personalizing the popular consultation on the constitutional reform, born "under the banner of Giorgio Napolitano".
Yes of the Cassation to the popular consultation on the constitutional reform promoted by the supporters of the law that transforms the Senate and Title V by redefining the relationship between the State and the regions - Now the Government has 60 days to decide…
The former director of Corsera admits that the reform will bring advantages in terms of simplification, less conflict between the state and the regions and a fast track for government laws but attacks the scarce representation of the Senate. Weak argument and all to check.…
