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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “no” vote in a referendum could mean for a country’s leader?
What kinds of topics do referendums usually focus on (for example: laws, elections, reforms)?
What expectations might people have when a news title says a vote could be a “first blow” to a leader?

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A "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership • FRANCE 24

The referendum becomes a test of leadership (00:00 – 00:34)

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1. What is the referendum officially about?

Changing the national elections date
Immigration policy
Tax reform
Judicial reform

2. How has the vote changed in political meaning?

It has become a broader judgment on the prime minister’s leadership
It has stopped being political and is only a legal matter
It has united the entire political spectrum
It has been cancelled due to low turnout

3. What effect has the referendum had on the opposition, according to the introduction?

It has unified the center-left opposition
It has weakened all opposition parties equally
It has divided the center-left opposition
It has made the opposition avoid campaigning

A "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership • FRANCE 24

What the reforms are, and why the camps disagree (00:34 – 02:46)

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1. What happened to turnout on the first day compared with previous referendums?

It was higher than previous referendums
It was not measured
It was exactly the same as previous referendums
It was lower than previous referendums

2. In essence, what is one key part of the judicial reform described?

Replacing judges with elected politicians
Abolishing public prosecutors
Merging judges and prosecutors into one career path
Separating the career paths of judges and public prosecutors

3. What does the “no” camp argue the reforms would do?

Make the judiciary more independent
Have no impact on the judiciary
Automatically remove current judges from office
Make the judiciary less independent and open it to political interference

A "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership • FRANCE 24

Possible political impact and what the prime minister says (02:46 – 03:56)

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1. What does the prime minister say about resigning after the referendum result?

She will resign if the “no” vote wins
She will resign only if turnout is low
She has no intention to resign whatever the outcome
She will resign if the “yes” vote wins

2. How is her time in power described?

Marked by relative stability
Too short to evaluate
Controlled by the opposition
Very unstable compared with typical Italian politics

3. If the “no” vote wins, what is it described as for her position?

A guaranteed end to her mandate immediately
Proof that the opposition is permanently divided
The very first crack / the first blow
A sign that the reforms are popular

A "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership • FRANCE 24

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1. Why might a referendum on a technical issue turn into a vote about a leader personally?

Because technical issues are never political
Because judges decide the results instead of voters
Because voters may use a simple yes/no vote to express support or opposition to the government
Because referendums only measure personality, not policies

2. What is the core disagreement between the “yes” and “no” camps in this video?

Whether the reforms increase or decrease judicial independence
Whether turnout should be mandatory
Whether to hold elections in 2027
Whether Italy should join a new military alliance

3. In political reporting, what does it usually mean when polls are described as “neck and neck”?

The result is extremely close
No polling data exists
Voters refuse to answer polls
One side is winning by a lot

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

A "no" vote in Italy's referendum could be 'first blow' to Meloni's premiership • FRANCE 24

When people don’t understand a “complex and technical” issue, what sources should they use before voting? Why?
Do you think referendums are a good way to decide legal or judicial reforms? What are the advantages and risks?
Should political leaders resign after losing a major vote connected to their agenda? Why or why not?
How can an opposition become a “credible alternative” to a government? What do they need to do?