Referendum News
A direct vote by which citizens decide on a specific policy proposal, often used to bypass legislative or judicial obstacles.
Retailleau Promises French People Final Say on Issues
Presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau plans constitutional reform to increase citizen participation via referendums, aiming to give the French people the final word on certain matters, including the Constitutional Council.
Le Pen proposes referendum to ban Islamic veil
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party plans a referendum to ban the Islamic veil in public spaces, framing it as a fight against Islamist ideology rather than a religious symbol. The proposal has faced criticism.
Iceland EU Referendum: 'No' Vote Leads
In Iceland's EU referendum, the 'no' vote is leading by 3.6 points with 51.8% compared to the 'yes' vote's 48.2%. The vote count is nearing its end, with only a portion of ballots from two districts remaining to be tallied.
A direct vote by which citizens decide on a specific policy proposal, often used to bypass legislative or judicial obstacles.