2006 Italian constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Italy on 25 June 2006.[1] The reforms were proposed by the Silvio Berlusconi government, which had lost power in the April 2006 elections. The proposals were opposed by the incumbent Prime Minister Romano Prodi,[2] and were rejected by 61.3% of voters.[3]
Voters were asked whether they approved of amending 57 articles of the constitution.[3] They would have given more power to the Prime Minister by allowing him or her to dissolve parliament, appoint and dismiss ministers, and control government policy.[2] The Chamber of Deputies would have been given responsibility for foreign policy, defence and immigration, and the Senate responsibility for federal law.[2] The proposals would also have increased the power of the regions, giving them control of education, healthcare, law and order, as well as giving them representation in the Supreme Court.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 9,962,348 | 38.7 |
| Against | 15,791,213 | 61.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 291,283 | – |
| Total | 26,044,844 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,776,350 | 52.3 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ a b c d Italy votes in reform referendum BBC News, 25 June 2006
- ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1064
