1996 constitutional referendum

The 1996 constitutional referendum in Italy proposed significant reforms to the country's political system. Key changes included altering the electoral law to a mixed proportional system, reducing the power of the Senate, giving the government greater control over local authorities, and introducing measures to improve governance and efficiency. The goal was to modernize Italy’s democracy by making it more stable and effective, but the reforms were controversial and faced substantial opposition. Ultimately, the referendum was rejected by voters, so the existing constitution remained unchanged, delaying many proposed reforms.