The day was dominated by the electoral reform debate, which culminated in a dramatic defeat for the government. Throughout the morning and afternoon, headlines tracked the majority's reversal on candidate preferences, with Forza Italia and Lega eventually agreeing to support them. However, the opposition demanded a secret ballot, which Meloni opposed, fearing 'snipers' within her coalition. By late afternoon, the amendment was rejected by a single vote in a secret ballot, with around 30 majority MPs voting against it. Meloni blamed 'the swamp' and called for reflection, while opposition leaders demanded elections. The story overshadowed all other news, including the ongoing US-Iran conflict, where Trump reversed his 20% Hormuz toll, and a deadly Brussels fire. The electoral defeat was framed as a crisis of governability, with editors prioritizing the internal political drama over international tensions.