Differential Measures in Italian Electoral Legislation: A Critical Analysis of Minority Linguistic Groups Protection

This article examines limitations and exclusions within electoral legislation concerning minority linguistic groups in Italy. It delves into the questionable legitimacy of guaranteed representation for certain linguistic minorities, challenges the necessity of providing regardless differential measures in electoral laws, and addresses the difficulty in accurately defining eligible electoral subjects for minority protection. The analysis also highlights paradoxical outcomes where certain provisions exclude some linguistic minorities while including unrelated political entities. Through these discussions, the article underscores the complexities and ambiguities inherent in safeguarding linguistic minorities within electoral frameworks