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Italy is holding a referendum on justice reform, which is seen as a test for Prime Minister Meloni. Concurrently, the Italian communications authority, Agcom, has instructed broadcasters Rete 4 and Nove to rebalance their coverage to favor the 'no' campaign.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - Italy's media watchdog has found bias in favour of the yes vote in the March 22-23 referendum on the government's judicial reform on the part of Berlusconi channel Rete 4. The channel, as well as independent broadcaster Nove, was ordered to correct the bias shown in the week of March 8-14 by March 20, the end of the referendum campaign. A rebalancing order, due to underrepresentation of the "no" position, has been issued against Rete 4 and Nove by Agcom following compl...