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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Explainer: Russia vote that could see Putin stay in power until 2036

The vote will be over whether to accept constitution changes that would allow Putin to run for another two presidential terms.

24/06/2020

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Sturgeon talks up Scotland's place in post-Brexit Europe

On her first visit to Brussels following Brexit, Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon insisted on Scotland's place in the European Union, as a sovereign independent state. Her remarks were made during a speech at a Brussels-based think tank.

11/02/2020

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Swiss voters back new law against homophobia

Swiss voters have approved by a wide margin a measure that will make it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation.

07/02/2020

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'Joy' in Bougainville as Pacific islands begin independence vote

John Momis, president of Bougainville, was one of the first to vote on Saturday in a two-week referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.

23/11/2019

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Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament

The 27 Brexit weary EU states met on Sunday and agreed they would forward a controversial letter from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the European Parliament this week for approval.

20/10/2019

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The Brief: Opposition parties launch rival plans to avoid no-deal Brexit

With the clock ticking down to a no-deal Brexit, opposition parties have been launching rival plans to avoid a cliff-edge departure.

15/08/2019

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The Brief: The long road to gender parity in EU institutions

The amount of women elected to the incoming European Parliament will increase overall female representation from 36% to 39%, but many want to see gender parity in the institutions' top positions.

12/06/2019

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Scottish government approves new legislation on Indy Ref 2

The Scottish government has published new legislation outlining a second vote for independence. This comes after SNP's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon secured a record number of MEPs in the latest EU election. The new bill does not specify a date for the vote.

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Scotland unveils framework for possible future independence referendum

The legal framework for future referendums in Scotland, including a possible referendum on independence, was published by the Scottish government

29/05/2019

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Swiss voters approve stricter gun control laws to fit with EU rules

Switzerland — one of the most heavily armed countries in Europe — voted to comply with stricter European Union gun laws in a referendum Sunday.

18/05/2019

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Lithuanians back dual citizenship with 43 countries but not Russia

Over 71% of voters approved amending the constitution to allow for dual citizenship with 43 countries including EU member states and the US but excluding Russia.

13/05/2019

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Egypt's al-Sisi could be in power until 2030 after voters back changes

Nearly 90% of Egyptian voters have backed constitutional changes that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030.

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Egyptians vote in referendum on extending president's time in power

If he wins President Al Sisi could stay in power until 2030 and the role of the already powerful military would be boosted too.

20/04/2019

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There are more than 500 million people living currently in the European Union. How can they influence the decisions on the European level which are related to their lives?

13/04/2019