Low turnout scuttles Italy referendum on citizenship

By Ruth Sherlock

A woman walks past campaign posters ahead of the referendum in Rome on June 5.

The referendum, which sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalized citizen from 10 years to five, failed because fewer than 50% of eligible voters took part in two days of voting.

(Image credit: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/g-s1-71526/italy-referendum-eu-citizenship-meloni