Italy's Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling on the controversial regional autonomy law, effectively dismantling its framework.

The court emphasized the indivisibility of the nation, rejecting the notion of 'regional peoples' and underscoring the central role of Parliament in maintaining national unity.

The ruling highlights the impossibility of transferring certain strategic functions, such as energy and environmental policies, to regions, as these require national coordination.

The court also criticized the law's approach to defining essential service levels, insisting on a uniform standard across the country.

This decision follows previous findings of unconstitutionality and calls for a complete overhaul of the autonomy law to ensure it serves the common good and protects citizens' rights.