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
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 [ ]
^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, pp1062-1063
General European Regional Local Referendums