Landini's Call for Democracy After Referendum Fails to Reach Quorum

Italian Referendum Falls Short of Quorum, but Landini Highlights Strong Support for Workers' Rights Italy's recent referendum on labor reforms failed to reach the required quorum for its results to be legally binding. However, the CGIL union, which proposed the referendum questions, reported strong voter participation. CGIL leader Maurizio Landini addressed the situation, stating, "Despite the disinformation campaign, many people invested in our cause. This is a fundamental battle for democracy." Landini expressed disappointment at not achieving the quorum needed to change the laws. Nevertheless, he highlighted the over 14 million votes cast as a significant number and a basis for continued efforts to improve workers' rights and reduce job insecurity. He added, "The problems we raised remain on the table." Landini also criticized the politicization of the referendum, noting that some government officials were unfamiliar with the issues at hand while simultaneously urging people not to vote. He described this as a serious matter, emphasizing that the fight is about the health of Italian democracy itself. The CGIL plans a detailed analysis of the voting patterns to inform future strategies. The high number of votes, despite the lack of quorum, suggests significant public interest in the labor issues raised by the referendum. This provides a foundation for future political and social action on these important topics.