Low turnout in Italy’s referendums on Jobs Act and citizenship
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Polling stations reopened across Italy at 7 AM this morning and will remain open until 3 PM for the second and final day of voting on five national referendums. The referendums seek to repeal specific provisions of the Jobs Act and amend rules regarding the acquisition of Italian citizenship.
According to the Italian Interior Ministry, voter turnout currently stands at around 22%, well below the 50% + 1 threshold required for the referendums to be considered valid.
In short, the five questions address: reinstatement rights for unjustly dismissed workers, compensation rules for dismissals, protections for fixed-term contracts, liability of contractors in workplace accidents involving subcontractors, and reducing the number of years required to obtain Italian citizenship through residency.
According to the Italian Interior Ministry, voter turnout currently stands at around 22%, well below the 50% + 1 threshold required for the referendums to be considered valid.
In short, the five questions address: reinstatement rights for unjustly dismissed workers, compensation rules for dismissals, protections for fixed-term contracts, liability of contractors in workplace accidents involving subcontractors, and reducing the number of years required to obtain Italian citizenship through residency.