The five referendums Italy is holding regarding labour regulations and eligibility for Italian citizenship were a long way from reaching the quorum of 50% plus one ballot after the first day of voting on Sunday, when turnout was around 22%. (ANSA)

A referendum on Sunday and Monday will give Italians the chance to loosen citizenship laws for immigrants. But it is not clear enough voters will turn out.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is strongly against the proposal and has urged people to abstain.