Abstain - To refrain from something by one's own choice.
Based on that definition I think the abstained votes should not be count for or against.
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Excuse me people, but I think everyone has missed the real story here.
Italy has a huge financial deficit and this is effectively a way of grabbing some cash to help out.
Don't be surprised to see this same story a few more times, just change the company name...
Pint as I'm not working until 3rd January ;-)