A double abrogative referendum was held in Italy on 15 May 2003.^[1] Voters were asked whether small companies should be forced to re-employ workers they had sacked illegitimately and whether the property owners could refuse to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property.^[2] Although both were approved by wide margins, the voter turnout of 26% was well below the 50% threshold and the results were invalidated.^[2]

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2003 Italian referendum

15 May 2003
Forcing small companies to re-employ illegitimately fired workers
Yes   86.7% No   13.3% Proposal failed as voter turnout was below 50%
Refusal to allow electricity cables to be installed on private property
Yes   85.6% No   14.4% Proposal failed as voter turnout was below 50%

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