Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia Meloni

ROME (AP) — Italian voters on Monday rejected a judicial reform backed by conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni, delivering a stinging setback to the right-wing government one year ahead of national elections.

“Italian voters have decided and we respect their decision,” Meloni said in a video posted on Instagram. She pledged to complete her mandate, which runs into 2027.

The “No” camp won around 54% of the vote against the government‑backed “Yes” campaign, which secured about 46%...