Italy’s Main Opposition PD Boycotts Antisemitism Bill Vote Amid Split on Left

A general view of the lower house of the parliament in session in Rome, Italy, March 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Matteo Minnella Italy’s Democratic Party did not take part in a parliamentary committee vote on Wednesday on a highly contested bill against antisemitism, highlighting divisions on the left over a law seen by skeptics as potentially curbing criticism of Israel. A PD source said the party considered the definition of antisemitism included in the bill was “divisive” and ur