Giorgia Meloni's attempt to secure a position for her legal advisor in Italy's Constitutional Court has ended in failure, marking a significant political setback.

Despite her efforts to rally the majority, the vote fell through, highlighting the ongoing struggle to fill the vacant judge position for over 11 months.

Opposition leader Elly Schlein criticized Meloni's approach, emphasizing the need for dialogue and cooperation between political factions to uphold constitutional integrity.

Schlein accused Meloni of arrogance and a lack of institutional respect, warning that such tactics would only unite the opposition further.

The incident underscores the deep political divisions in Italy and the challenges of navigating constitutional appointments without broad consensus.