2017 Venetian autonomy referendum
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The Venetian autonomy referendum of 2017 took place on 22 October in Veneto, Italy.
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The poll was not binding, but it might have consequences in terms of negotiations between the Italian government and Veneto as the regional government declared that it would ask for more devolved powers whether [if] the "yes" won.[1] According to Mario Bertolissi, law professor and advisor to the regional government, the referendum would have "constituent power".[2] Others considered it pointless while supporters of unitarianism in Italy counter-productive.[clarification needed]
As expected, the "yes" vote did succeed.[3] Turnout was 57.2% and 98.1% of participants voted "yes".