Italian voters reject justice reform in referendum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat after voters rejected a proposed reform of the judiciary in a national referendum. The vote was widely seen as a key test of her government's popularity and agenda.

Meloni stated she would not resign over the result, despite the referendum's failure being described as a significant political setback. The proposal aimed to change aspects of the justice system, though Meloni argued the government had no intention of undermining the judiciary's independence.