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Italy's Citizenship Referendum Fails, Strengthening Meloni's Power

6/9/2025

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Italy's recent referendum on citizenship and job protections has likely flopped, with a dismal turnout of just 30%, well below the needed 50%. Proposed by trade unions and civic groups, the initiative sought to simplify citizenship laws and bolster worker rights. This outcome fortifies Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power during turbulent political times.

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Story summary

Italy's recent referendum on citizenship and job protections has likely flopped, with a dismal turnout of just 30%, well below the needed 50%. Proposed by trade unions and civic groups, the initiative sought to simplify citizenship laws and bolster worker rights. This outcome fortifies Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power during turbulent political times.