A new law supported by representatives of all parties elected in the Italian Parliament was unanimously approved by the Italian Parliament last 14 May. Despite a resolution that had been presented by the Constitutional Affairs Committee of the lower chamber calling for an emergency decree from the Government, the legislation will not enter into force in time for the European Parliament elections.

The previous law enabled only persons with disabilities in conditions of vital and continuous dependency to electro-medical appliances to vote, therefore excluding all other persons with high support needs.

According to new law all person that cannot move independently from their own home for any reasons, are admitted to vote in their own homes. This can be done by submitting a request in due time to the local administration with a medical certificate. This law would contribute to ensuring the right to vote for all.

Source: www.superando.it