Italian referendum, 2003

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A double referendum was held in Italy on 15 May 2003.[1] Voters were asked whether small companies should be forced to re-employ workers they had sacked illegitimately and whether the property owners could refuse to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property.[2] Although both were approved by wide margins, the voter turnout of 26% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.[2]

Results

Forcing small companies to re-employ illegitimately fired workers

Choice Votes %
For10,572,53886.7
Against1,616,37913.3
Invalid/blank votes446,042
Total12,645,507100
Registered voters/turnout49,554,12825.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Refusal to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property

Choice Votes %
For10,430,18185.6
Against1,761,55814.4
Invalid/blank votes463,207
Total12,667,178100
Registered voters/turnout49,554,12825.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. 2.0 2.1 Nohlen & Stöver, p1063