Bachelet: “No Vote Like Partisan Victory,” Renzi Urges Meloni to Acknowledge Results
The referendum on justice ended with a clear victory for the No camp. Voter turnout reached about 59 percent nationally. The result sparked immediate reactions across Italy.
Political leaders respond
Matteo Renzi, president of Italia Viva, urged political leaders to listen to voters. He warned that leaders who lose popular support risk widespread doubt. Renzi Urges Meloni to Acknowledge Results
Giorgia Meloni wrote on X that sovereignty belongs to the people. She said citizens spoke clearly, and the government will respect their decision. The Fratelli d’Italia group at the Chamber said the outcome does not change the governing mandate.
Voices from the opposition and allies
Giovanni Bachelet, head of the civil-society No committee, likened the result to historic referendums. Bachelet: “No Vote Like Partisan Victory,” he wrote on social media. Nicola Fratoianni highlighted that the right’s proposed overhaul failed.
Giuseppe Conte of the Five Star Movement celebrated the outcome online. He called it a win for the Constitution. Carlo Calenda criticized what he called an aggressive campaign by the right.
Government officials and ministers
Justice Minister Nordio noted the high turnout. He said attributing a political meaning to the vote was not the government’s intention. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani acknowledged the negative result for the reform.
Tajani said work to improve Italy would continue. He also urged avoiding warlike rhetoric after the campaign. Galeazzo Bignami, the Fratelli d’Italia leader in the Chamber, reiterated that the government remains stable.
Civil society, unions and celebrations
CGIL secretary Maurizio Landini announced public celebrations in Rome at Piazza Barberini at 18:00. He stressed that the Constitution must be applied in full. Landini framed the result as a call to focus on citizens’ needs.
Angelo Bonelli echoed the No message on social media. He referenced a song used during some pro-Sì events. The pro-No camp held rallies in several cities after the result.
Regional turnout and church reaction
Tuscany recorded the highest regional participation, with turnout above 66 percent. Governor Eugenio Giani highlighted the region’s strong civic engagement. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of the CEI praised national participation at about 59 percent.
Zuppi called participation central to the Constitution. He urged Italians to set aside division and seek reconciliation. Church leaders emphasized unity during the post-referendum period.
Report by Filmogaz.com
