1997 Italian referendum explained
A seven-part abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 15 June 1997.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the repealing of laws on topics including privatisation, conscientious objectors, hunting, the judiciary and journalists, as well as whether the Ministry of Agrarian Politics should be abolished.[2] Although all seven proposals were approved by voters, the voter turnout of 30% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.[2]
Results
Repealing of the law on the golden share of the Minister of the Treasury during privatisation
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 9,539,493 | 74.1 |
| No | 3,340,908 | 25.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,893,077 | – |
| Total | 14,789,140 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.1 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law restricting conscientious objectors
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 9,561,023 | 71.7 |
| No | 3,775,597 | 28.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,512,005 | – |
| Total | 14,054,246 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.3 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law allowing hunters access to private property
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 10,936,636 | 80.9 |
| No | 2,581,678 | 19.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,288,736 | – |
| Total | 14,816,324 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.2 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law on judges' careers
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 10,786,082 | 83.6 |
| No | 2,123,408 | 16.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,870,302 | – |
| Total | 14,792,077 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.2 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law on admission to the Order of Journalists
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 8,322,142 | 65.5 |
| No | 4,380,246 | 34.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 2,010,618 | – |
| Total | 14,054,246 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.0 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law allowing judges to do other work
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 11,160,914 | 85.6 |
| No | 1,879,885 | 14.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,759,867 | – |
| Total | 14,811,569 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.2 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Abolishing the Ministry of Agrarian Politics
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 8,589,847 | 66.9 |
| No | 4,258,968 | 33.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,879,556 | – |
| Total | 14,739,766 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,054,246 | 30.0 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Notes and References
- [Dieter Nohlen]
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1061
