Italy Italy's Constitutional Court rejects referendum on euthanasia A petition for a referendum on the right to die had collected more than 750,000 signatures last August, well above the threshold required to trigger a vote. 16/02/2022
Serbia Serbia votes in a referendum on possible constitutional changes The ballot focuses on the changes in the election of judges and prosecutors that authorities say are aimed at boosting their independence in the country where the judiciary is widely seen as corrupt and politically controlled. 16/01/2022
France New Caledonia votes to remain French after pro-independence boycott The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted to remain French in a referendum on Sunday. 11/12/2021
Hungary Hungary's parliament approves 2022 referendum on LGBT issues The ruling conservative Fidesz party says the referendum could be held on the same day as next year's national elections. 30/11/2021
Switzerland Swiss voters back COVID-19 pass in bid to tackle rise in infections 62 per cent of Swiss voters backed a controversial COVID certificate in a national referendum on Sunday, official results showed. 28/11/2021
Uncovering Europe Is Italy set for a vote on decriminalising cannabis? A petition collected half a million signatures in support of a referendum on decriminalising cannabis. Now Italy's Supreme Court will decide if it can go ahead. 06/10/2021
no comment Pro-Catalan independence protesters gather in Barcelona During a demonstration marking the fourth anniversary of a Catalan independence referendum, around a thousand pro-Catalan independence protesters gather in Barcelona to ask for political leaders to join them to "apply what we voted for, which is the unilateral declaration of independence." 03/10/2021
Uncovering Europe Berliners back seizing housing from so-called mega landlords In a referendum on Sunday timed to coincide with Germany's general election on Sunday, locals supported expropriation by 56% to 39%. 27/09/2021
Switzerland Swiss voters overwhelmingly approve same-sex marriage in referendum The "Marriage For All" was approved by 64.1% of voters and should come into force on July 1, 2022. 24/09/2021
Italy Italy set to hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis Italy will soon decide whether or not to decriminalise cannabis in a referendum next year, as campaign groups gathered 500,000 signatures, the threshold required by law to trigger a nationwide vote. 23/09/2021
SanMarino San Marino set to hold a referendum on whether to legalise abortion Voters will decide on September 26 whether to allow terminations within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. 15/09/2021
Italy Italy moves closer to a referendum on legalising euthanasia A petition to legalise euthanasia in Italy has been signed by enough people to hold a referendum on the subject. 26/08/2021
world news Abortion in Gibraltar: Voters say yes in referendum to ease strict law Voters have endorsed legal changes to ease the ban on abortion in the British territory where restrictions are among the tightest in Europe. 25/06/2021
United Kingdom Gibraltar to vote on abortion proposals that would loosen laws The proposed changes would allow abortion up to the 12th week if doctors deem the pregnant woman’s physical or mental health to be at risk, or if there is a substantial risk of a fatal foetal abnormality. 24/06/2021
world news How easy would it be for Scotland to rejoin the European Union? Scotland's separatist parties won a majority of seats at last Thursday's election, meaning leaving the United Kingdom is once again being talked about. 10/05/2021
United Kingdom Scotland: SNP seeks mandate for fresh independence referendum But opinion polls suggest the party may not achieve an outright majority and could seek a pro-independence coalition. 04/05/2021
Switzerland Switzerland to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage Switzerland will hold a referendum on whether to push ahead with same-sex marriage. 27/04/2021
Switzerland Switzerland urges voters to reject referendum on banning burqas The Swiss government has called for voters to reject a proposal to ban full facial coverings such as burqas and niqabs at a referendum in March. 19/01/2021
Switzerland Swiss to vote in referendum on government's COVID-19 measures Campaigners say the measures, which include the closing of bars and restaurants, are "disproportionate" and "demonstrably ineffective". 15/01/2021
Switzerland Swiss voters reject proposals to increase liability for big companies Switzerland has rejected measures that would have stiffened penalties against Swiss companies that violate human rights or harm the environment. 29/11/2020
Uncovering Europe Estonia's liberal reputation at stake in gay marriage referendum Estonia has an international image as a liberal bastion and a start-up nation. Outside of Tallinn, the reality is very different. 06/11/2020
New Zealand New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia but not marijuana People voted 65% in favour of supporting an End of Life Choice Act that gives people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying. 30/10/2020
Uncovering Europe New Caledonia referendum: Will archipelago vote to split from France? The vote is the second referendum on independence in two years. Campaigners for separation from France feel victory this time is within their grasp. 04/10/2020
world news French territory of New Caledonia prepares for independence referendum Voters are expected to reject breaking away from France's control after almost 170 years despite rising support for the move. 03/10/2020
Switzerland Will the Swiss vote to drop the guillotine on EU freedom of movement? Swiss voters will decide whether EU citizens can live and work in the country, a decision that could derail the country's relationship with the bloc. 25/09/2020
Italy Italian referendum on parliament size heading towards 'yes' Exit polls suggested a fairly resounding 'yes' vote won the day in the referendum with a projected share between 60-64%. 20/09/2020
