Is Italy's Giorgia Meloni Changing the Rules to Stay in Power?

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pushed through a controversial electoral reform ahead of the 2027 general election. Under the new rules, a coalition winning just over 42% of the vote could secure a majority in parliament. Meloni says the changes will bring political stability. Her opponents accuse her of rewriting the rules to stay in power. But could the reform actually backfire on her? We speak to political scientist Cecilia Emma Sottilotta, who joined other Italian academics in warning that the reform could undermine democratic representation and concentrate power in the hands of the winning coalition. This DW News report examines the motivations behind the reform, the potential consequences for Italy's political landscape, and the broader implications for democracy in Europe. It also considers how the opposition might respond and whether the reform could galvanize voters against Meloni in the next election.