Italy’s Meloni acknowledges referendum defeat as lost opportunity

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has conceded defeat in a referendum on her proposed justice reforms but confirmed she will not resign. In a statement, she acknowledged the decision of the Italian people, describing the referendum result as a lost opportunity for modernization. The reforms aimed to separate the roles of judges and prosecutors and modify the oversight body, but faced criticism for potentially undermining judicial independence and failing to address systemic issues like trial delays and prison overcrowding.

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