Current Challenges of the Constitutional System and Practice of the Italian Republic

This volume offers an engaging journey through some of the most dynamic areas of Italian constitutional law, examined not only in theory, but also in their real-world operation. It opens with Gaetano Dammacco’s timely reflection on the fragility of contemporary democracy and his striking conclusion that the only real alternative to democracy is… more democracy. The book then moves through a series of focused studies: a critical assessment of Italy’s model for verifying the validity of parliamentary elections; a fresh look at regional autonomy under Article 116(3) of the Constitution and the new 2024 implementing law; an inside view of the often complex and controversial functioning of the Supreme Judicial Council; an exploration of constitutional dialogue as a tool for resolving social conflict; and a vivid introduction to Italy’s emerging “Green Constitution” and its new environmental protections. Built on long-standing Polish-Italian scholarly cooperation, the volume offers clear insights and practical perspectives for anyone interested in Italy’s evolving constitutional landscape.