Italy's Senate has approved a new electoral law, Sky TG24 reports. The vote followed a protest in the chamber by opposition parties, according to the same outlet.
The new system, referred to as the Stabilicum, introduces several changes to how Italians vote, according to Corriere Roma. These include a majority bonus, blocked top-of-list candidates, a designated premier candidate, and preference votes.
YouTrend, a research group, has run simulations comparing outcomes under the Stabilicum and the existing Rosatellum system, Sky TG24 reports. The aim was to show how the two systems would translate votes into seats.
According to ANSA, YouTrend's simulations suggest that under the new law, the centre-right would need Vannacci to secure a victory. ANSA attributed this finding to the research group's modelling.
The material does not provide further detail on the seat projections or the specific scenarios tested. The simulations were published as the Senate gave its approval to the reform.
Separately, Radio Radicale reported on an interview with Simona Malpezzi about voting for out-of-town residents, dated 15 September 2026. That interview is connected to the broader debate around the electoral law.
What to watch next: how the Stabilicum's provisions, including the majority bonus and preference votes, are applied in practice, and whether further simulations or official projections follow the Senate's approval.