2006 Italian constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Italy on 25 and 26 June 2006.
Political background, proposed changes and outcome
The second confirmatory referendum in Italian republican history, launched on the initiative of the center-right
Voters were asked whether they approved of amending 57 articles of the constitution.[1] 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 President of Italy would have become guarantor of the constitution and the republic's federal unity.
The reforms would have also ended Italy's
The proposals were opposed by incumbent
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
No | 15,783,269 | 61.29 |
Yes | 9,970,513 | 38.71 |
Valid votes | 25,753,782 | 98.63 |
Invalid or blank votes | 357,143[b] | 1.37 |
Total votes | 26,110,925 | 100.00 |
Registered voters/turnout | 49,772,506 | 52.46 |
Source: Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali |
Notes
- ^ Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol autonomous region is shown divided in its autonomous provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol.
- ^ 101,429 blank, 255,714 invalid.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7.
- ^ a b c d "Italy votes in reform referendum". BBC News. 25 June 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2020.