Referendum
The process of submitting a proposed measure to the general population for a vote on whether or not it should be adopted.
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22 August
In Central African Republic, constitutional court validates referendum results on adopting new constitution
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22 August
In Ecuador, voters reject oil drilling in protected area of Amazon
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15 August
In Poland, government to propose referendums on EU migration policy, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and raising retirement age
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7 August
In Jamaica, minister of legal and constitutional affairs encourages voter registration for upcoming referendum
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3 August
In Latvia, election commission allows political party to begin collecting signatures for constitutional amendment initiative on direct presidential elections
Voices From The Field
2 August
Oil extraction or biodiversity protection? The dilemma in Ecuador’s upcoming referendum
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31 July
Central African Republic holds referendum on new constitution which would abolish presidential term limits
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31 July
In Ireland, housing commission to issue differing majority and minority reports on right to housing referendum
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7 July
Bulgaria's parliament rejects referendum on blocking Euro adoption until 2034
Voices From The Field
30 June
Chile’s New Constitutional Proposal: A Balance Between Change and Continuity?
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