Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout
Published: 6/9/2025

Italian citizenship referendum declared void due to low turnout, falling short of the 50% required threshold. The referendum aimed to halve the residency time for Italian citizenship from 10 to 5 years, backed by civil society groups and trade unions. Despite efforts to encourage voter participation, only around 30% of voters took part, with regions like Sicily and Calabria recording turnout levels as low as 22%.