A seven-part 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
%
For
10,004,581
71.1
Against
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
%
For
11,637,524
82.0
Against
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
%
For
9,125,465
70.6
Against
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
%
For
9,237,713
69.0
Against
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
%
For
10,200,692
75.2
Against
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
%
For
4,923,381
33.4
Against
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