Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbed a referendum on easing citizenship laws but has emerged stronger from the vote as the leftist opposition failed to mobilise mass opposition to her right-wing government after nearly three years in power.

An Italian referendum on granting faster citizenship to immigrants has failed due to a low turnout, as voters heeded Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s call to boycott the ballot.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emerged stronger after a failed referendum on easing citizenship laws. Despite a 'Yes' vote, low turnout nullified results. This strengthens Meloni’s right-wing government against a weak opposition.