Berlusconi woes mount as Italians say ‘no’ to nuclear

Analysts say early indications point to a heavy defeat for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in referendums on nuclear power, water privatisation and trial immunity for government ministers.

The opposition initiated the polls which propose to overturn legislation passed by the government. The turnout of around 57 per cent is more than the 50 per cent required to validate the result.

One voter said “as far as nuclear power is concerned, I voted yes to the cancellation, because we can use alternative forms of energy.”

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