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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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Colombia's president proposes national referendum on multiple issues including constituent assembly
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3 June
In the United Kingdom, prime minister rejects possibility of Scotland independence referendum
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12 May
Bulgaria's president calls for referendum on euro despite court ruling it would be unconstitutional
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2 April
Latvia's president proposes changing referendum requirements
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21 March
Australian politician proposes constitutional referendum to allow deportation of dual citizens
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14 March
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