Reform Minister Maria Elena Boschi
told the Lower House Monday the government is open to amending
its Constitutional reform bill, as long as its so-called
Italicum electoral reform bill stays unchanged.
"In the process that links the Constitutional and electoral
laws, the government is willing to further debate on possible
modifications to the Constitutional reform bill (in the
Senate)," Boschi said.
"But this cannot be a barter, there is to be nothing given
in return," the minister said during floor debate on the
Italicum.
The government of Premier Matteo Renzi wants the Italicum
passed unamended, as this means it will be ratified into law.
Boschi went on to tell MPs the Italicum "guarantees stable
governing majorities" because it awards bonus seats to the party
winning 40% of the vote or a run-off vote.
"This law will allow governments to put their programs into
action, affording them no alibis," she said, adding there is no
such thing as a perfect law.
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