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All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum
Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.
Hungary's Muslims fear migrant referendum
In Sunday’s referendum Hungarians will be asked whether they agree to the EU dictating how many migrants they must take in.In Sunday’s referendum Hungarians will be asked whether they agree to the EU dictating how many migrants they must take in.
Hungary to vote on controversial EU refugee quota
Hungary is holding the so called quota referendum on Sunday over the EU’s controversial refugee numbers policy.Hungary is holding the so called quota referendum on Sunday over the EU’s controversial refugee numbers policy.
Hungarians urge the government to 'See the human' in pro-migration rally
On Friday (September 30), the Hungarian parliament in Budapest set the scene for a rally organisers have named ‘See the human!On Friday (September 30), the Hungarian parliament in Budapest set the scene for a rally organisers have named ‘See the human!
The Brief from Brussels: Hungary votes on migrant quotas
This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.
Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas
Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.
Catalonia to hold independence vote next year, says regional leader
The President of Catalonia has said the Spanish region will hold a referendum on secession in 2017, whether the central government in Madrid agrees or not.The President of Catalonia has said the Spanish region will hold a referendum on secession in 2017, whether the central government in Madrid agrees or not.
How Hungary is out of touch over granting asylum to war-fleeing Syrians
Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.
Azerbaijan votes to extend Aliyev's time in office
Officials in the Caucasus country say lengthening the president's term from five to seven years was backed by a 'vast majority' of voters.Officials in the Caucasus country say lengthening the president's term from five to seven years was backed by a 'vast majority' of voters.
Italy sets date for crucial referendum on Senate's future
Italy is to hold a referendum on constitutional reform on December 4 – a ballot that may decide the fate of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.Italy is to hold a referendum on constitutional reform on December 4 – a ballot that may decide the fate of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Azerbaijan referendum to extend presidential term underway
Azerbaijan has been voting in a constitutional referendum to extend the chief of state’s term in office to seven years from five.Azerbaijan has been voting in a constitutional referendum to extend the chief of state’s term in office to seven years from five.
Republika Srpska: a vote about more than maintaining a national day?
Bosnian Serbs are voting today (September 25) in a referendum on a disputed national holiday in their autonomous region.Bosnian Serbs are voting today (September 25) in a referendum on a disputed national holiday in their autonomous region.
Azeris asked to entrench Aliyev power in referendum vote
Monday sees Azeris going to a referendum vote on constitutional changes that have been criticised by the Council of Europe as posing a “serious risk to the balance of…Monday sees Azeris going to a referendum vote on constitutional changes that have been criticised by the Council of Europe as posing a “serious risk to the balance of…
Bosnian Serbs set to defy court ruling with national holiday referendum
Bosnian Serbs will this weekend hold a referendum on a disputed national holiday in their autonomous region – despite it being barred by the top court.Bosnian Serbs will this weekend hold a referendum on a disputed national holiday in their autonomous region – despite it being barred by the top court.
Venezuela: Opposition defiant despite setback in Maduro referendum push
Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are keeping up the pressure for a referendum that could force him from office this year, despite electoral authorities ruling out any such vote until eOpponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are keeping up the pressure for a referendum that could force him from office this year, despite electoral authorities ruling out any such vote until e
No referendum until 2017 says Venezuelan election board
Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are dealt a blow as the election board decides no recall referendum will take place before the end of the year.Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are dealt a blow as the election board decides no recall referendum will take place before the end of the year.
Venezuela: opposition push for speedier recall referendum
In Venezuela, further protests have been held against President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, though far smaller than the huge opposition march seen earlier this month.In Venezuela, further protests have been held against President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, though far smaller than the huge opposition march seen earlier this month.
Brexit: what does the (rest of the) EU actually want?
When the 27 remaining EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Bratislava this Friday – minus the United Kingdom – Brexit will not officially be on the agenda.When the 27 remaining EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Bratislava this Friday – minus the United Kingdom – Brexit will not officially be on the agenda.
Hungary prepares for anti-refugee referendum
Less than one month to go before the referendum in Hungary and the streets are full with different types of billboards.Less than one month to go before the referendum in Hungary and the streets are full with different types of billboards.
Sturgeon warns Scotland will decide its European future independently
The people of Scotland have made two recent choices in referendum votes.The people of Scotland have made two recent choices in referendum votes.
Lawmakers debate petition calling for fresh Brexit vote
Monday evening's heated discussion lasted more than three hours.Monday evening's heated discussion lasted more than three hours.
Maduro attempts to stave off slow political death in Venezuela
In Venezuela the trial of strength between Nicolás Maduro and his enemies has lasted eight months, ever since the opposition seized a parliamentary majority for the first time in 16…In Venezuela the trial of strength between Nicolás Maduro and his enemies has lasted eight months, ever since the opposition seized a parliamentary majority for the first time in 16…
Protesters clash with police in Venezuela
Venezuelan police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of anti government protesters on a highway in Caracas on Thursday.Venezuelan police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of anti government protesters on a highway in Caracas on Thursday.
Venezuela opposition stages huge anti-Maduro rally in Caracas
Venezuela’s opposition vowed to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after more than a million people protested on the streets of Caracas against his…Venezuela’s opposition vowed to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after more than a million people protested on the streets of Caracas against his…
Too many people were ill-informed before Brexit referendum, say campaigners
Britain’s EU referendum had ‘glaring democratic deficiencies’ and too many voters felt ill-informed, campaigners say.Britain’s EU referendum had ‘glaring democratic deficiencies’ and too many voters felt ill-informed, campaigners say.
Hungary's Olympic spirit turns sour
The Olympic Games are supposed to be apolitical but in Hungary the television coverage appears to ignore that rule, and the commercial breaks have been turned into a referendum campaign against…The Olympic Games are supposed to be apolitical but in Hungary the television coverage appears to ignore that rule, and the commercial breaks have been turned into a referendum campaign against…
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff appeals to the people to avoid impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff claims her threatened impeachment amounts to a coup and promises the people a referendum on early elections if she is returned to power.Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff claims her threatened impeachment amounts to a coup and promises the people a referendum on early elections if she is returned to power.
Venezuela opposition signature drive 'probably' set for October
Venezuela’s National Election Council (CNE) says the country’s opposition will “probably” be able to continue its progress towards a mid-term recall referendum in late…Venezuela’s National Election Council (CNE) says the country’s opposition will “probably” be able to continue its progress towards a mid-term recall referendum in late…
Thailand 'approves military-backed constitution'
Preliminary results from Thailand on Sunday indicate voters have said an emphatic ‘yes’ to a new military-backed constitution – a move which criticsPreliminary results from Thailand on Sunday indicate voters have said an emphatic ‘yes’ to a new military-backed constitution – a move which critics
'Yes' or 'No': Thailand votes on junta-backed constitution
Two years after the military seized power in Thailand, voters were being asked on Sunday to approve a new constitution which critics say could extend the army’s influence well into the…Two years after the military seized power in Thailand, voters were being asked on Sunday to approve a new constitution which critics say could extend the army’s influence well into the…