Members of the Movimento Cinque Stelle have approved a referendum on changes to the party’s statutes, with a voter turnout surpassing 65%. The changes, prompted by founder Beppe Grillo, include the elimination of the role of ‘guarantor.’ Giuseppe Conte, the party’s leader, contends that Grillo is acting like a ‘absolute monarch’ as tensions escalate within the party, which is experiencing a significant restructuring. The pivotal date for the second consultation is set for December 7, with hopes to exceed the necessary quorum.