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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3 August 2023
In Latvia, election commission allows political party to begin collecting signatures for constitutional amendment initiative on direct presidential elections
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Voices From The Field
2 August 2023
Oil extraction or biodiversity protection? The dilemma in Ecuador’s upcoming referendum
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31 July 2023
Central African Republic holds referendum on new constitution which would abolish presidential term limits
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31 July 2023
In Ireland, housing commission to issue differing majority and minority reports on right to housing referendum
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7 July 2023
Bulgaria's parliament rejects referendum on blocking Euro adoption until 2034
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Voices From The Field
30 June 2023
Chile’s New Constitutional Proposal: A Balance Between Change and Continuity?
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Voices From The Field
29 June 2023
The State of Lesotho's Constitutional Reforms: Progress or Stagnation?
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News
27 June 2023
In Chad, draft constitution adopted by National Transitional Council, to be submitted to referendum
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26 June 2023
In Mali, new constitution approved via referendum
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News
19 June 2023
Mali holds referendum on new constitution
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