Italy 4·15 General Election Overseas Voting Schedule Shortened to May 5-6

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the overseas voting schedule for the 21st National Assembly election (April 15 general election) that our nationals in Italy intended to participate in has been shortened.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy announced on the 18th (local time) that "according to the policy of the Central Election Commission, overseas voting will be held over two days on the 5th and 6th of next month." This is about four days shorter than the overseas voting period originally announced by the Central Election Commission (from the 1st to the 6th of next month).

This schedule reduction took into account the nationwide movement restriction order issued by the Italian government, which is effective until the 3rd of next month. However, there is a possibility of variables such as an extension of the movement restriction order due to the persistent spread of COVID-19 in Italy.

The deadline for confirming and announcing the overseas voting schedule is the 26th of this month. In Italy, voting will be conducted at two locations: the embassy in Rome and the consulate general in Milan in the north. The number of registered voters is tentatively estimated at 1,135.

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