Citizenship Reform Debate
The referendum seeks to reduce the residency requirement for Italian citizenship from 10 to 5 years for children born in Italy to foreign parents, potentially affecting 2.5 million individuals.
Critics, including Prime Minister , argue against the reform, citing concerns over immigration, while supporters believe it will enhance social integration and align Italy with other European countries' citizenship laws.
Labor Reforms and Public Awareness
The referendum also includes measures to roll back labor reforms, making it harder to fire certain workers and increasing compensation for layoffs, addressing issues of job security and worker rights.
Low public awareness and the government's lack of interest in promoting the referendum have raised concerns about turnout being insufficient to validate the vote, despite the significant impact on immigrants and workers.