Justice Referendum Results: Provinces Vote “No” Wins. According to official results, 54% voted “No,” while 46% favored the reform.

Voter turnout surged: the final figure stood at around 58.9%.

Voters in Italy rejected the constitutional reform package aimed at profoundly restructuring the judicial system in the referendum held on March 22–23.

With approximately 27 million voters, the referendum result represents a significant setback for the government and is set to impact the country’s political balance.

Clear results: Reform rejected

No: 54%

Yes: 46%

Turnout: 59%

The relatively high turnout underscored strong public interest in the referendum and highlighted deep divisions within Italian society.

The results revealed a familiar geographical split across Italy: North: a more balanced distribution between “Yes” and “No”; Central and Southern regions: strong dominance of “No” votes; major cities: clear opposition to the reform. This pattern reflects long-standing socio-economic disparities within the country.

Young voters decide the outcome.

One of the most striking aspects of the referendum was the role of younger voters: 61% of those aged 18–34 voted “No”. Analysts note that younger voters largely viewed the reform as a potential risk to judicial independence.

Women more coutious

Preliminary analyses suggest: A stronger “No” tendency among female voters

Higher support for “Yes” among male voters. More detailed demographic data is expected to be released in the coming days.

The outcome signals a critical moment for the government: The reform agenda has been disrupted.;

The opposition has gained momentum; political dynamics are beginning to shift.

According to experts, the vote functioned less as a technical decision on judicial reform and more as a vote of confidence in the government. High voter turnout, the role of young voters, and a clear rejection of the reform are a critical warning for the government.

For now, Italian voters have closed the door on sweeping changes to the judicial system. Attention now turns to how the government will respond in the aftermath of the referendum.