1989 Italian advisory referendum
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Do you believe that we must proceed with the transformation of the European Communities into an effective Union, endowed with a Government accountable to Parliament, entrusting the European Parliament itself with the mandate to draw up a draft European Constitution to be submitted directly for ratification by the competent bodies of the States community members? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Results of the referendum by province. Blue indicates a majority in favour; red indicates a majority against. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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An advisory referendum on the European Economic Community was held in Italy on 18 June 1989,[1] alongside European elections. The non-binding referendum was called by all main parties with a special law, because the Italian Constitution does not allow this type of question. The Italian political spectrum wanted to re-affirm the popular support of Italy to the process of European integration, particularly giving to the European Parliament a popular, constitutional mandate in event of a future European Constitution.
Result
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes |
29,189,777 | 88.1 |
| No | 3,954,998 | 11.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 4,364,611 | – |
| Total | 37,509,415 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 46,323,415 | 81.0 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1048 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
