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A seven-part abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 21 May 2000. 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. 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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1062-1063
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