title: 1989 Italian advisory referendum
text: # 1989 Italian advisory referendum
  
  An advisory referendum on the European Economic Community was held in Italy on 18 June 1989, alongside European elections. The non-binding referendum was called by all main parties with a special law, because the Italian Constitution does not allow this type of question. The Italian political spectrum wanted to re-affirm the popular support of Italy to the process of European integration, particularly giving to the European Parliament a popular, constitutional mandate in event of a future European Constitution.
  
  ## Result
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | Y Yes | 29,189,777 | 88.1 |
  | No | 3,954,998 | 11.9 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 4,364,611 | – |
  | Total | 37,509,415 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 46,323,415 | 81.0 |
  | Source: Nohlen & Stöver |||
  