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Italy's Referendum Campaign Intensifies as Centre-Right Pushes Abstention

With the June 8–9 vote approaching, political divisions deepen over labour law rollbacks and citizenship reform, as turnout becomes the decisive factor.

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Overview

  • Five abrogative referendums on labour laws and citizenship reform are scheduled for June 8–9, requiring over 50% voter turnout to be valid.
  • Centre-right parties, led by Fratelli d’Italia and Forza Italia, are urging abstention to prevent the referendums from reaching the quorum.
  • The Democratic Party, under Elly Schlein, is campaigning for 'Yes' votes, aiming to repeal key Jobs Act provisions and reduce the residency requirement for citizenship from ten to five years.
  • A faction within the Democratic Party, led by Stefano Bonaccini and Matteo Renzi, opposes the official party line by rejecting or abstaining on labour-related questions while supporting the citizenship reform.
  • Opposition leaders and civil society figures, including CGIL's Maurizio Landini, condemn calls for abstention as undemocratic and emphasize the importance of voter participation.