2006 Italian constitutional referendum

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]

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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 %
For9,962,34838.7
Against15,791,21361.3
Invalid/blank votes291,283–
Total26,044,844100
Registered voters/turnout49,776,35052.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
gollark: OIR is managed from this highly advanced* interface which does NOT consume your soul.
gollark: It is good music because obviously my preferences are always right and anyone who disagrees will [REDACTED] [DATA EXPUNGED] [DATA FILLED WITH BEES].
gollark: https://osmarks.tk/radio/ ← no* cognitohazards present.
gollark: If it damages your ears your volume is set too high, apiosonoform.
gollark: https://osmarks.tk/radio/ ← contains more than 99.03% music.

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1049 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Italy votes in reform referendum BBC News, 25 June 2006
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1064
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