Italian Referendum Law

Italian referendum law allows citizens to vote directly on specific issues, often related to constitutional amendments or legislation. There are two main types: **abrogative referendums**, which can repeal existing laws, and **constitutive referendums**, which introduce new legal frameworks. A referendum must gather a sufficient number of signatures (often 500,000) to be proposed. For the vote to be valid, at least 50% of eligible voters must participate. If passed, the outcome is binding, meaning the government must implement the decision. This process enables direct citizen involvement in shaping laws and policies in Italy.