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Two referendums took place in San Marino on 25 May 2014. Voters were asked whether they approved of repealing laws on pensions reform and on medical practice,[1] both of which were passed on 29 October 2013.[1] Voters approved both proposals.

Background[edit]

Prior to the referendums, the quorum required for a proposal to be approved was reduced from 32% to 25%, meaning that 8,398 voters had to vote in favour for the proposals to be approved.[2]

Campaign[edit]

The ruling Sammarinese Christian Democratic PartyParty of Socialists and DemocratsPopular Alliance coalition campaigned against the proposals.[3] The Socialist Party supported repealing the medical practice law.[4] The Union for the Republic also supported the repeal of the medical practice law, but opposed repealing the pensions law.[5]

Results[edit]

Repealing the pensions reform law[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 11,026 79.48
Against 2,847 20.52
Invalid/blank votes 284
Total 14,157 100
Registered voters/turnout 33,591 42.15
Source: Referendum.sm

Medical practice[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 10,881 78.04
Against 3,061 21.96
Invalid/blank votes 215
Total 14,157 100
Registered voters/turnout 33,591 42.15
Source: Referendum.sm

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Referendums of 25 May 2014 Secretary of State for Internal Affairs (in Italian)
  2. ^ Referendum: Quorum drops to 25%. Required 8,398 "Yes" SMTV, 6 May 2014
  3. ^ Referendum: The "No" Committee is born SMTV, 29 April 2014 (in Italian)
  4. ^ Referendum: Socialist Party defines its position SMTV, 7 May 2014 (in Italian)
  5. ^ The UPR anticipates its positions with respect to the May 25 referendum questions SMTV, 5 May 2014 (in Italian)

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