Matteo Salvini, the leader of the Italian political party Lega, is advocating for a new legislative proposal aimed at curbing the practice of politicians changing parties, commonly referred to as 'switching coats'. This response comes after his disappointment with Roberto Vannacci, who has been criticized by others in the Lega for his perceived betrayal, even being likened to Judas. The proposed law seeks to amend Article 67 of the Italian Constitution, which currently guarantees members of Parliament the freedom to act without mandate constraints, a principle that Salvini intends to change.

The Lega party points out that nearly 300 party switches occurred during the last parliamentary session, a figure they deem unacceptable. By introducing this 'anti-traitor' proposal, Salvini aims to strengthen party unity and diminish the potential for similar incidents in the future. His proposal echoes past attempts by various political leaders to alter the constitutional framework governing party loyalty among elected representatives.

As the proposal moves forward, it raises critical questions about the balance between parliamentary freedom and party loyalty. If successful, it could significantly change how political allegiances are viewed in Italy, potentially leading to a more rigid party system. However, the success of this initiative remains uncertain, considering the historical resistance to altering foundational constitutional principles.