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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5 September 2023
In Gabon, military leader proposes referendum on new constitution
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31 August 2023
In Australia, prime minister announces 14 October referendum date for establishing Indigenous peoples advisory body
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31 August 2023
In Central African Republic, president signs decree to bring new constitution into force
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30 August 2023
In France, president considers non-binding public consultation to break political deadlock
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30 August 2023
In Kenya, renewed movement pushes to revisit key sections of constitution
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30 August 2023
Ecuadorian government asserts grounds to refute results of oil drilling referendum
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22 August 2023
In Central African Republic, constitutional court validates referendum results on adopting new constitution
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22 August 2023
In Ecuador, voters reject oil drilling in protected area of Amazon
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15 August 2023
In Poland, government to propose referendums on EU migration policy, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and raising retirement age
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7 August 2023
In Jamaica, minister of legal and constitutional affairs encourages voter registration for upcoming referendum
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