The Italian Constitutional Court ruled that regional governments cannot be assigned entire areas of legislation, only specific laws and functions. This decision came after reviewing appeals from several regions and is expected to prompt the Parliament to make necessary amendments to ensure the law’s functionality. The ruling also casts uncertainty on a referendum on the reformed law, with opinions divided on its validity following the court’s decision. Political implications are notable, with mixed responses from governing coalition parties like the Lega and Forza Italia regarding the reform’s future.