Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio acknowledged the outcome of a recent referendum, expressing respect for the decision of the Italian people. The vote centered on proposed reforms to the country’s justice system, and its results are prompting debate about the future of legal proceedings and the balance of power between the judiciary and the government.
Nordio: prendo atto della decisione del popolo sovrano
“I take note with respect of the decision of the sovereign people,” said Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio. “Our intention was to finally implement the project devised by Giuliano Vassalli with the accusatory process and enshrined in Article 111 of the Constitution, which defines the judge as impartial, and independent.”
Nordio added that his ministry dedicated significant effort to explaining the complexities of the proposed reforms, but stated, “It’s not our intention to attribute or not to this vote a political meaning.” He also thanked voters who supported the reforms and noted the high voter turnout as a positive sign for Italian democracy.
Tajani: abbiamo fatto tutto il possibile
Antonio Tajani, secretary of Forza Italia, stated that his party did everything possible to convey the importance of a reform that would have made justice more equitable and Italy more free. “The sovereign people have spoken, and we bow to its will,” Tajani said. “It expressed itself with a extremely high degree of participation, and this, beyond the result, is a great demonstration of democracy.”
Fazzolari: ora rischio di un’azione delle toghe più invasiva
Undersecretary to the Presidency Giovanbattista Fazzolari expressed concern that the referendum’s outcome could lead to increased judicial intervention in areas traditionally handled by the executive branch. “The result of this referendum is to legitimize an action by the judiciary on a number of issues that are decisive for Italians today,” Fazzolari said. “We see that the government’s action is often slowed down on the front of immigration and security by decisions that the judiciary does not share and that could be strengthened in the future.”
Fazzolari continued, stating that Italians are seeking greater control over illegal immigration and increased security measures, but that judicial decisions have often undermined government efforts in these areas. He fears this trend could become more pronounced following the referendum.
Schlein: c’è una maggioranza alternativa, disponibile alle primarie
Elly Schlein, secretary of the Democratic Party (PD), described the referendum results as a clear political message to Prime Minister Meloni and her government. “The country is asking for an alternative, and we have a responsibility to organize it,” Schlein said. “There is already a majority alternative to the government.”
Schlein indicated her willingness to hold primary elections to determine the leadership of a potential alternative coalition, stating, “I have always said that in the event of primaries I would have been absolutely available.” She emphasized the importance of unity within the progressive coalition.
