Record abstention in this round of administrative elections, which affects 563 municipalities including Rome. At 22pm yesterday, reports the Viminale, not even half of those eligible went to the polls: 44,66% to be exact. A drop of over 15 points (-15,34%) compared to the previous consultations. Polls open today, voting until 15pm.
There was a clear drop in turnout especially in the municipal elections in Rome: at 22pm on Sunday evening - reports the Interior Ministry - just 37,69% of eligible voters voted, a good 19,5% less than in 2008 when voters at the end of the first day they were 57,20%. Voting ends at 15pm today.
