An Italian referendum on granting faster citizenship to immigrants has failed due to a low turnout, as voters heeded Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s call to boycott the ballot.

Less than a third of eligible voters turned out for a poll that would have made it easier for foreigners to become citizens, and strengthened labor rights.

A referendum in Italy aimed at easing citizenship requirements for foreigners failed due to insufficient voter turnout, with only about 30% participating. The proposal, which sought to reduce the residency requirement from 10 to 5 years,