Only around 30% of eligible voters cast their ballots, which underlined the failure of the leftist opposition to mobilize mass opposition to the right-wing government.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbed a referendum on easing citizenship laws but has emerged stronger from the vote as the leftist opposition failed to mobilise mass opposition to her right-wing government after nearly three years in power.

A referendum in Italy aimed at easing citizenship requirements for foreigners failed due to insufficient voter turnout, with only about 30% participating. The proposal, which sought to reduce the residency requirement from 10 to 5 years,