2000 Italian referendum explained
A seven-part abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 21 May 2000.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the repealing of laws on topics including election funding, the electoral system, the judiciary, employment and union dues.[2] Although all but one of the seven proposals were approved by voters, the voter turnout of 32% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.[2]
Results
Repealing of the law on the reimbursement of election spending
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 10,004,581 | 71.1 |
| No | 4,073,688 | 28.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,718,565 | – |
| Total | 15,796,834 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.2 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the section of the electoral law on proportional seats
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 11,637,524 | 82.0 |
| No | 2,551,693 | 18.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,729,261 | – |
| Total | 15,918,748 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.4 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law on the proportional election of Superior Council judges
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 9,125,465 | 70.6 |
| No | 3,805,250 | 29.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 2,704,066 | – |
| Total | 15,634,781 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 31.9 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Separating the careers of magistrates between judgeships and government ministries
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 9,237,713 | 69.0 |
| No | 4,150,241 | 31.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 2,293,271 | – |
| Total | 15,681,225 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.0 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law allowing judges to hold other positions
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 10,200,692 | 75.2 |
| No | 3,360,487 | 24.8 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 2,135,349 | – |
| Total | 15,696,528 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.0 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Repealing of the law forcing employers of over 15 people to re-employ workers sacked without sufficient reason
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 4,923,381 | 33.4 |
| No | 9,834,046 | 66.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,195,958 | – |
| Total | 15,953,385 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.5 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Banning trade unions from collecting dues automatically through provident associations
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| Yes | 8,632,445 | 61.8 |
| No | 5,331,053 | 38.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,837,449 | – |
| Total | 15,800,947 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,067,694 | 32.2 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |
Notes and References
- [Dieter Nohlen]
- Nohlen & Stöver, pp1062-1063
