Giorgia Meloni

Italy’s government approved a decree banning full-face coverings in schools and capping pupils with limited Italian at 30% per class. The measure took effect immediately but requires parliamentary scrutiny within 60 days; critics say it targets a very small group, estimated at 500–600 female students.

Italy’s parliament gave final approval to changes replacing its hybrid electoral system with a fully proportional model, including bonus seats for coalitions reaching 42% of the vote. Opposition parties vowed to challenge the changes in court.