2003 Italian referendum

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A double abrogative 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]

2003 Italian referendum
15 May 2003
Forcing small companies to re-employ illegitimately fired workers
Yes
86.7%
No
13.3%
Proposal failed as voter turnout was below 50%
Refusal to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property
Yes
85.6%
No
14.4%
Proposal failed as voter turnout was below 50%

Results

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Forcing small companies to re-employ illegitimately fired workers

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Choice Votes %
Yes 10,572,538 86.7
No 1,616,379 13.3
Invalid/blank votes 446,042
Total 12,645,507 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,554,128 25.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Refusal to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property

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Choice Votes %
Yes 10,430,181 85.6
No 1,761,558 14.4
Invalid/blank votes 463,207
Total 12,667,178 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,554,128 25.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1063