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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.
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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.
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]
The ruling Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party–Party of Socialists and Democrats–Popular 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]
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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