ItalyThe Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) has included in its election program a call to restore the crime of abuse of office, which was abolished by the 2024 Nordio law, and to strengthen judicial controls against corruption. The program criticizes the current government led by Giorgia Meloni for creating a 'double-track justice' system that favors the powerful while being harsh on ordinary citizens. It proposes reinstating measures such as expanded wiretapping, restoring powers to the Court of Auditors, and increasing oversight of public administration projects like the PNRR, healthcare, and major infrastructure works. These proposals could create tensions within the coalition between M5S and allies like the PD, particularly regarding local administrators who support the abolition of the abuse of office charge. The M5S also advocates for stricter monitoring of mafia-connected prisoners and improved transparency in public contracts.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the M5S's proposals as progressive reforms aimed at restoring fairness and accountability in the judiciary, contrasting them with the perceived authoritarianism of the Meloni government. The emphasis on restoring checks and balances, expanding investigative tools, and targeting 'd
