2014 San Marino referendum
On 25 May 2014, the government of San Marino held two referendums. Voters were asked whether they approved of repealing laws on pensions reform and on medical practice, both of which were passed by the legislature in October 2013. Voters approved both proposals by nearly 80 percent of the vote.
Background
Prior to the referendums, the quorum required for a proposal to be approved was reduced from 32% of voters to 25%. Meaning that 8,398 voters had to vote in favour for the proposals to be approved.[1] Both of the referendums were to repeal laws passed by the Grand and General Council on 23 October 2013.[2]
Campaign
The first group to campaign for or against the referendums was the then ruling San Marino First coalition, consisting of the Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party, the Party of Socialists and Democrats, and the Popular Alliance. The coalition was against both of the proposals.[3] The Socialist Party supported repealing the medical practice law, criticizing it stating that it "liberalizes the medical profession". The party hoped for high turnout saying it would be a victory for "freedom and democracy".[4] The Union for the Republic (UPR) also supported the repeal of the medical practice law. The UPR opposed repealing the pensions law.[5]
Results
The voting was held on 25 May 2014.[2] Both of the referendums were approved in a landslide receiving around 80 percent of the vote.[6][7] They were both voted on by 42.15 percent of eligible voters.
Repealing the pensions reform law
The pensions reform law was repealed with 79.48 percent of the vote.[8]
| Choice | Votes | % | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 11,026 | 79.48 | [8] |
| Against | 2,847 | 20.52 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 284 | – | |
| Total | 14,157 | 100 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 33,591 | 42.15 |
Repealing the medical practice law
The medical practice law was repealed with 78.04 percent of the vote.[8]
| Choice | Votes | % | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 10,881 | 78.04 | [8] |
| Against | 3,061 | 21.96 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 215 | — | |
| Total | 14,157 | 100 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 33,591 | 42.15 |
References
- ^ Referendum: Quorum drops to 25%. Required 8,398 "Yes" SMTV, 6 May 2014
- ^ a b "Referendum 25/05/2014 – Segreteria di Stato per gli Affari Interni – Sito Elezioni". San Marino Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs (in Italian). Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Referendum, nasce il comitato del "no"". San Marino Rtv (in Italian). 29 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Referendum: Partito Socialista definisce la sua posizione". San Marino Rtv (in Italian). 7 May 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ The UPR anticipates its positions with respect to the May 25 referendum questions SMTV, 5 May 2014 (in Italian)
- ^ "San Marino. Referendum Decreto Legge Fondiss. 27 sezioni su 51, Si all'80% mancano solo 3.746 voti". GiornaleSM (in Italian). Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "San Marino. Referendum 2014. Risultati parziali su Legge Fondis (8 sezioni su 51). Stravince, per ora, il SI con il 77,51%". GiornaleSM (in Italian). Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Referendums 2014". Referendum.sm. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2025.