Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout
Summary
A referendum in Italy aimed at changing citizenship rules and workers' rights did not succeed because not enough people voted. Only about 30% of eligible voters participated, which is below the 50% needed to make the results count. The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, did not support the referendum.Key Facts
- The referendum in Italy took place on June 8 and 9.
- It included questions about reducing the residency requirement for citizenship from ten years to five.
- Only 30% of eligible voters participated, while 50% is needed for it to be valid.
- The referendum was supported by citizen groups and trade unions.
- Voter turnout was very low in some regions, like Sicily and Calabria (22%).
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did not support the referendum and did not vote herself.
- In Italy, 500,000 signatures are needed to call a referendum.
- About half of Italy's referendums since World War Two have met the participation threshold.
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