An advisory referendum on the

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was held in

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on 18 June 1989,

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& Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1048 alongside European elections. The non-binding

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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

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, particularly giving to the

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a popular, constitutional mandate in event of a future European Constitution.

Result

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