Vula Tsetsi, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, said: “The Italian Constitution, in force since 1948, emerged from the anti-fascist struggle and has been central to protecting democracy, fundamental rights, and the division of powers. It is designed to prevent the concentration of power. Yet these proposed changes shift that balance in favour of the government and weaken key democratic safeguards.”
Ciarán Cuffe, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, said: “The fundamental rights, equality before the law, and the independence of the judiciary are carved in stone in Italy’s constitution. Meloni's changes jeopardise the separation of powers and democracy itself. The Constitution is a bulwark of democracy, and once again must be defended against attempts to weaken its safeguards. we stand with Europa Verde in calling people to vote NO.’
