World · The New York Times · Oct 8, 2026, 7:09 AM ET

Italy Mulls Bonus Seats Law—Stability or Democracy Threat?

Original headline: Italy Weighs Controversial Law Giving Bonus Seats to Election Winners · By Elisabetta Povoledo

Supporters of the legislation say it will bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy.