The bill on differentiated autonomy was definitively approved by the Chamber of Deputies after an all-night session, with 172 yes votes and 99 no votes. The measure, signed by Minister Calderoli, is now law. Differentiated autonomy is a principle that allows Italian regions to obtain greater powers and competences than those granted by the Constitution. The green light comes just a few hours after the Senate approved the premiership. Opposition to the attack: "Today, the second act of a shameful barter is being performed on the Italians' skin. You have kept us here all night with what urgency, if not to obtain the scalp of the South just before the run-offs for mere electoral purposes: the premiership for FDI, differentiated autonomy for the League: a cynical barter that strikes at democracy and splits a country that needs to be mended. In 24 hours, you have attacked the Constitution and harmed our country's cohesion and national unity", said Elly Schlein, Democratic Party secretary, in a vote explanation. "More autonomy, cohesion, and subsidiarity. Here are the three cornerstones of the differentiated autonomy bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies. A step forward in building a stronger and fairer Italy, overcoming the current disparities between the country's various territories, and ensuring the same qualitative and quantitative levels of service across every region. Let us proceed in this manner, in accordance with the commitments made with citizens", said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on X, following the approval of the bill on differentiated autonomy by the Chamber of Deputies.
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