[Italy] Referendum on job protections and citizenship fails due to low turnout

On June 9 in Italy, referendums intended to improve job protections and relax citizenship laws failed due to low turnout, The Globe and Mail reports.

However, organisers stated that the referendum had contributed to restarting a public debate over high-stakes issues.

The result was reportedly a defeat for the opposition and a victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her ruling right-wing coalition, which openly supported abstention.

Final data showed a turnout of 30.6 per cent of eligible voters after two days of polling, significantly below the 50 per cent plus one required to make the vote valid.

Opinion polls published in mid-May revealed that only 46 per cent of Italians were aware of the issues driving the referendums.

Source: The Globe and Mail

On June 9 in Italy, referendums intended to improve job protections and relax citizenship laws failed due to low turnout, The Globe and Mail reports.

However, organisers stated that the referendum had contributed to restarting a public debate over high-stakes issues.

The result was reportedly a defeat for the opposition and a victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her ruling right-wing coalition, which openly supported abstention.

Final data showed a turnout of 30.6 per cent of eligible voters after two days of polling, significantly below the 50 per cent plus one required to make the vote valid.

Opinion polls published in mid-May revealed that only 46 per cent of Italians were aware of the issues driving the referendums.

Source: The Globe and Mail