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PoliticsOut-of-town voting arrives for political elections, referendums and European elections: how it works

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An amendment presented to the Chamber of Deputies by the parliamentary majority, with rapporteur Angelo Rossi of Fratelli d'Italia, introduces the right to vote for out-of-town electors. Once approved, the measure will allow voters who are away from their municipality of residence for reasons of work, study, or medical care to cast their ballot in the municipality where they are temporarily domiciled.
The provision will apply to political elections, European elections, and referendums. According to available information, the amendment consists of a single article divided into seven paragraphs and provides for enrollment by December 31 of each year in a special register set up at the municipality of domicile. The enrollment, which can also be completed online, is valid for any election held in the following year.
The initiative was accompanied by a joint statement from the youth representatives of the four governing parties: Fabio Roscani of Gioventù Nazionale, Luca Toccalini of the Lega, Simone Leoni of Forza Italia, and Maria Chiara Fazio of Noi Moderati.
The proposal has sparked mixed reactions from opposition forces. Emma Pavanelli of the Movimento 5 Stelle stated that the majority moved only after strong pressure from the oppositions and the mobilization of students and young out-of-town residents, adding that the current parliamentary debate is due to the work of the oppositions rather than a majority initiative. Giulia Pastorella of Azione expressed a favorable but critical view, saying the measure could have been adopted earlier. Marianna Madia of Italia Viva called it a longstanding battle of her political side and stated she awaits the final texts.
Some criticism has also been raised regarding the alleged complexity of the procedures that the measure would impose on municipalities. The amendment's proponents maintain that the mechanism is simple and based on annual enrollment in a dedicated municipal register.