MP Riccardo Magi was dragged out of a session for sporting a white sheet with cut-out eyeholes
An Italian opposition MP was dragged out of a parliamentary session on Wednesday for dressing up as a ghost and condemning what he stated are makes an attempt to stifle democratic participation.
In a video shared on-line, Riccardo Magi, a member of the +Europa get together, could possibly be seen sporting a white sheet with cut-out eyeholes and the phrase ‘Referendum’ written on the material. In the course of the session, he shouted from his seat to protest what his get together claims are authorities efforts to discourage voter turnout for a number of nationwide referendums scheduled for subsequent month. The votes are set to cowl points akin to Italy’s citizenship necessities for foreigners and repeal sure labor reform provisions.
Magi’s demonstration was minimize quick after Lorenzo Fontana, the speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, ordered the MP to be escorted out of the session. Parliamentary ushers, along with 5 safety personnel, might then be seen dragging Magi out of the chamber.
Possono trascinare il fantasma del Referendum by way of dall’aula ma non ci fermeranno nel tentare di informare gli italiani.Chiediamo solo che il Presidente del Consiglio informi i cittadini sul voto referendario. Non le stiamo chiedendo un favore, è un suo preciso dovere.L’8 e 9… pic.twitter.com/xEKCgpUnsb
— Riccardo Magi (@riccardomagi) May 14, 2025
After the incident, Magi uploaded a video of his demonstration on X, writing that “they’ll drag the ghost of the Referendum away from the chamber however they won’t cease us from making an attempt to tell the Italians.”
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“We solely ask that the Prime Minister inform residents concerning the referendum vote. We’re not asking you for a favor, it’s your exact responsibility,” he stated, calling on residents to vote on June 8 and 9 “with out concern.”
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