"The measures would have required amendments to Italy's post-fascism constitution that would have ushered in fundamental changes to the judicial system's structure."
"The striking turnout among the younger generation was all the more notable given that students and workers living away from their registered home towns were unable to vote by proxy or post."
"A vote for No' in the referendum was a vote against fundamental changes to the judicial system's structure."
"Michelini said he spoiled his ballot paper in the 2022 general election, put off by the country's closed list system, which gives party leaders power over candidates."
Filippo Michelini, a 29-year-old computer scientist, returned to Rome to vote against Giorgia Meloni's proposed judicial changes. The referendum saw significant participation from young voters, with 68.4% of those aged 18-29 opposing the measures. Critics argued the changes would concentrate power in the government, while Meloni claimed they were necessary for judicial impartiality. Many young voters faced challenges in voting due to restrictions on proxy and postal voting, yet they prioritized participating in the referendum despite these obstacles.
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