The upcoming referendum in Italy on separating the careers of prosecutors and judges is creating tensions within families, particularly exemplified by the Martelli-Quartapelle couple who are on opposing sides of the issue.
On March 23, Italy will decide whether to separate the careers of magistrates into distinct tracks for public prosecutors and judges, but this referendum is not just a legal matter—it's causing personal rifts within families. The household of politicians Claudio Martelli, a former Justice Minister, and Lia Quartapelle, a reformist Member of Parliament from the Democratic Party, is particularly emblematic of this conflict. Claudio supports the separation of careers, while Lia passionately opposes it, viewing the proposal as ideologically driven by the right. Their differing stances have led to a light-hearted yet poignant estrangement at home, reminiscent of comedic duos like Vianello's couple.
