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
%
For
10,572,538
86.7
Against
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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