A referendum in Italy aimed at easing citizenship rules and enhancing workers' rights was declared invalid due to low voter turnout, with only 30% participation, below the 50% threshold needed. The initiative, supported by civil society and trade unions, faced significant government indifference, particularly from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who deemed the current citizenship law 'excellent'. Activists criticized the long wait for citizenship, while Meloni's party celebrated the outcome as a victory. Calls for increasing the threshold for future referendums have emerged.