Suggestioni comparate (e anomalie) nel disegno di legge costituzionale sull'elezione diretta del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri

The essay analysis the Italian constitutional bill proposing the direct election of the President of the Council of Ministers, aiming to stabilize the government and reduce parliamentary instability. The author highlights the critical aspects of the reform, particularly focusing on its hybrid structure, which introduces elements of instability and potential government crises, diverging from well-established models such as the German and French systems, often seen as more conducive to stability. Finally, the text considers the democratic implications and the need for electoral reform to mitigate the risk of an excessively majoritarian system. It also emphasizes the importance of rethinking the Italian political system, which is currently highly fragmented and facing a crisis of representation, suggesting that adopting rules to strengthen internal party discipline could be a prerequisite for any effective and lasting institutional reform.