"It's a shame, but the Italians have made up their minds. And we respect this decision . We will move forward, as we always have, with responsibility, determination, and respect for the Italian people and for Italy." This was stated by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the referendum result on justice reform , which saw the "No" side prevail.
A concept reiterated by the leader of the Brothers of Italy group in the Chamber of Deputies, Galeazzo Bignami : "We said from the beginning that this referendum would have no impact on the fate of the government, one way or the other. We said it before and we say it now."
"I respectfully acknowledge the sovereign people's decision," commented Justice Minister Carlo Nordio.
Forza Italia Secretary Antonio Tajani made a similar statement: "The sovereign people have expressed themselves, and we bow to their will . They expressed themselves with a very high level of participation, and this, regardless of the result, is a great demonstration of democracy. We have done everything possible to convey the importance of a reform that would make justice more equitable and Italy freer . However, the Italians held a different opinion, and we acknowledge this with the utmost respect."
Meanwhile, supporters of the "No" vote are rejoicing, starting with the center-left leaders: "We did it! Long live the Constitution!" wrote Five Star Movement president Giuseppe Conte on social media . "A new era is dawning," Conte added, " a political spring . Citizens are the protagonists; they want to turn the page, they are signaling the demand for a different kind of politics, more attentive to people's needs and less focused on protecting politicians from investigations. The Five Star Movement has every right, along with other progressive forces, to shape this new spring."
