An Italian referendum aimed at expediting citizenship for immigrants failed due to low voter turnout, with only 30% participation, falling short of the 50% required for approval. Supported by left-wing groups, the referendum sought to reduce the residency requirement for citizenship from ten to five years, potentially benefiting 2.5 million migrants; however, over 60% of those who voted supported the change. Amid the boycott encouraged by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her coalition, far-right leaders expressed intentions to tighten naturalization laws further.
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