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Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE 24 English

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “referendum” is, and why might a country vote on judicial reform?
What kinds of changes might a government want to make to a country’s justice system?
Why could a national vote be an important test for a prime minister?

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Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

The referendum and proposed justice reforms (00:00 – 00:27)

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1. What is Italy voting on in this video?

A referendum about constitutional changes to the justice system
A referendum about changing the national flag
A referendum about joining a new European treaty

2. One proposed change would prevent which action?

Judges and prosecutors switching roles
Lawyers working on international cases
Citizens serving on juries

3. According to the speaker, what is the goal of the reforms?

To increase taxes to fund the courts
To reduce the number of courts across Italy
To make the justice system more modern and free from political influence

Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

Criticism, clashes, and practical problems in the courts (00:27 – 00:57)

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1. What does the video say about Italy’s judiciary and conservative prime ministers?

They rarely interact with each other
They have a long history of clashes
They have always agreed on reforms

2. How do some critics describe the proposed reforms?

A minor technical update
A plan to reduce elections
A power grab

3. According to one speaker, what is the real problem with justice in Italy?

The slowness of trials due to lack of resources
Too many prosecutors switching roles
Too many people refusing to vote

Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

Political stakes and possible consequences for the prime minister (00:57 – 01:43)

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1. How is the referendum connected to the prime minister’s politics?

She has refused to comment on the vote
She has closely tied her image to the “yes” vote
She has asked people to boycott the referendum

2. What could happen to her image if the “no” wins, according to the video?

Her public image could weaken and her “invincible” aura could erode
Her popularity would automatically double
Nothing would change politically

3. What does the prime minister say about stepping down after the results?

She will step down only if “no” wins
She will step down only if “yes” wins
She will not consider stepping down no matter the results

Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

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1. Why might judicial reform become a major political issue in a country?

Because it only affects sports and entertainment
Because it mainly decides which language people speak
Because it affects power, accountability, and how the state applies laws

2. In general, what does it mean if a vote is described as “neck and neck”?

Nobody is allowed to vote
The two sides are very close in support
One side is winning by a huge margin

3. Why can referendums be risky for leaders?

They can turn into a public judgment on the leader’s performance and legitimacy
They always guarantee a leader stays in power longer
They remove the need for elections forever

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Italy votes in judicial reform referendum seen as key test for PM Meloni • FRANCE 24 English

Do you think separating the roles of judges and prosecutors would improve fairness? Why or why not?
Which is more important for a justice system: being fast or being very careful? Can a country achieve both?
When a leader supports a referendum strongly, should the result be seen as a vote on their leadership? Why?
What problems can happen when politics and the judiciary are in conflict?

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