1997 Italian referendum

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A seven-part abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 15 June 1997.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the repealing of laws on topics including privatisation, conscientious objectors, hunting, the judiciary and journalists, as well as whether the Ministry of Agrarian Politics should be abolished.[2] Although all seven proposals were approved by voters, the voter turnout of 30% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.[2]

Results

Repealing of the law on the golden share of the Minister of the Treasury during privatisation

Choice Votes %
Yes 9,539,493 74.1
No 3,340,908 25.9
Invalid/blank votes 1,893,077 –
Total 14,789,140 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law restricting conscientious objectors

Choice Votes %
Yes 9,561,023 71.7
No 3,775,597 28.3
Invalid/blank votes 1,512,005 –
Total 14,054,246 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law allowing hunters access to private property

Choice Votes %
Yes 10,936,636 80.9
No 2,581,678 19.1
Invalid/blank votes 1,288,736 –
Total 14,816,324 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law on judges' careers

Choice Votes %
Yes 10,786,082 83.6
No 2,123,408 16.4
Invalid/blank votes 1,870,302 –
Total 14,792,077 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law on admission to the Order of Journalists

Choice Votes %
Yes 8,322,142 65.5
No 4,380,246 34.5
Invalid/blank votes 2,010,618 –
Total 14,054,246 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Repealing of the law allowing judges to do other work

Choice Votes %
Yes 11,160,914 85.6
No 1,879,885 14.4
Invalid/blank votes 1,759,867 –
Total 14,811,569 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Abolishing the Ministry of Agrarian Politics

Choice Votes %
Yes 8,589,847 66.9
No 4,258,968 33.1
Invalid/blank votes 1,879,556 –
Total 14,739,766 100
Registered voters/turnout 49,054,246 30.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1061
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