The referendum on justice reform ends with a clear picture: the difference was made by the young people’s vote, which pushed the No vote above 53% and transformed an uncertain consultation into a clear result. The under 35s moved en masse, overturning the idea of a generation distant from politics. The instant poll data indicate a precise orientation already on the eve, but the polls confirmed the real weight of this mobilization.
According to YouTrend’s findings, between 18 and 34 year olds the No vote stood at around 56.7%, while Opinio Italia’s estimates strengthen the picture: 61.1% of those under 34 rejected the reform. In the older groups the gap narrows until it is reversed among the over 55s, where the yes slightly exceeds the no. A clear generational divide, which has made the contribution of the new generations decisive.
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A mobilization that pushed the No
The effect was also seen in the squares. After the first results, students and young voters gathered in major cities to celebrate the result. In Rome, in Piazza Barberini, the youth presence was evident, a sign of a participation that did not stop at social media but was translated into real voting.
The victory of the No comes with around two million votes of difference. In several cities the gap was marked: Naples exceeded 75% for the No, Bologna was close to 70%, Rome exceeded 60%. Numbers that indicate widespread mobilization, supported in particular by the younger groups.
Growing turnout and off-site node
The most significant data, in addition to the result, concerns participation. The turnout exceeded 58%, marking a reversal compared to the last consultations. An important signal for democratic participation, especially considering that the referendum did not include voting for many citizens far from their municipality of residence.
Precisely here a key element emerges: the regions with more students and workers away from home often coincide with those with the greatest abstention. The failure to vote for those who live away from home remains a concrete obstacle, which limits the participation of thousands of people. Despite this, young people still managed to have an impact, demonstrating how decisive their influence can become when they manage to vote.
The generational weight that changes the outcome
The referendum therefore ends with a precise message: the vote of the under 35s was not only symbolic, but decisive in saving the Constitution. Youth participation affected both the final result and the overall level of turnout, transforming a technical consultation into a relevant political step.
The personal data thus becomes the main interpretation key. Where young people voted, the No vote widened the lead. Where participation was lower, the result became more balanced. A dynamic that confirms how the mobilization of the new generations can change the balance and concretely influence the outcome of the polls.
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