Italian Referendum 2025: Low Turnout Invalidates Results

Italy's 2025 Referendum Fails to Reach Quorum: Low Turnout Invalidates Results Italy's nationwide referendum held on June 9th, 2025, concluded with a disappointing voter turnout of approximately 28%, falling significantly short of the required 50%+1 quorum. This means that none of the five proposed changes to the law will be implemented, despite a majority of voters who did participate voting "yes" on each question. The low participation raises concerns about citizen engagement in the democratic process. "The data is partial, but it's clear the quorum won't be reached," stated Enrico Mentana, a prominent Italian journalist, in a video report released by Tg La7. The video displayed results showing a substantial "Yes" vote on all five questions despite the low turnout. For example, the question on illegitimate dismissals saw an 88.43% "Yes" vote, while the question on indemnities in small businesses recorded an 86.80% "Yes" vote. The low turnout highlights a potential disconnect between citizens and the political process. The reasons behind this low participation require further investigation. The failure to achieve a quorum underscores the need for increased civic engagement to ensure the validity of future referendums.