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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.

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Euroviews. A new kind of democracy is needed to change the EU for the better ǀ View

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?

Switzerland

Swiss court overturns 2016 tax referendum over misleading claims

Swiss voters rejected tax breaks for married couples by a slim margin, but the country's federal court has overturned the result, saying voters were not in full possession of the facts

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Cuba

Cubans set to vote "yes" or "no" in referendum about the constitution

The new document will recognise private property for the first time, the role of foreign investment and the Internet. The current charter was approved in 1976.

Ireland

Ireland not ready for abortion service

A group representing doctors fears Ireland is not geared up for abortion services after they were legalised in a referendum

Switzerland

Swiss 'say no' to more sovereignty — and cow horns — in referendums

Early results suggest that Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to give domestic laws precedence over international statutes, an outcome which critics said would compromise its global agreements and damage its economy.

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New Caledonia votes against independence from France

Voters in New Caledonia have decided that the South Pacific islands should become remain as a French territory

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French island territory to vote on independence

People on the South Pacific island territory of New Caledonia go to the polls on Sunday to decide if they want to remain part of France or gain their independence.

Ireland

Ireland votes to abolish 'medieval' blasphemy law

A referendum was held on whether to change the law, which makes publishing or uttering a blasphemous comment punishable by a fine of 25,000 euros.

Romania

Romania's marriage referendum fails to attract enough voters

A referendum which sought to change Romania's constitution to make gay marriage less accessible has failed to meet the minimum turnout needed for the result to be valid.

Romania

All Views: What do Romanians think about the marriage referendum?

Euronews took to the streets of Bucharest to ask people what they think about the vote, which could see the constitution amended to redefine marriage as being only between a man and a woman rather than “two spouses”.

Romania

Romania referendum on making gay marriage harder ‘immoral’

Campaigners have hit out after senators in Romania backed calls for a referendum that could make it harder for gay marriage to be legalised.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Why we need a people's vote on the Brexit deal | View

"Let's face it, no one thinks this is going well!" Co-founder of Our Future, Our Choice!, Femi Oluwole, explains why he's campaigning for a second vote on the Brexit referendum.

United Kingdom

Brexit supporters warn of consequences of second vote

Campaigners for a vote on the final Brexit deal held a rally in Scotland on Saturday as a the founder of a fashion label donated over a million euros to the cause

United Kingdom

Johnson leads Brexit charge—but is 'taking back control' an illusion?

The ex-foreign secretary and other Brexiteers say the government's plan would make the UK a "vassal state" of the EU, but critics say their push for total independence is unrealistic.

United Kingdom

Anti-Brexit group launches campaign for second referendum on EU member

Best for Britain says people and businesses are suffering because of the uncertainty

Ireland

Thousands of Irish citizens go #HomeToVot

Thousands of Irish people living abroad posted photos on Twitter as they travelled back to cast their votes in a contentious abortion referendum

Ireland

Irish abortion referendum: who is tweeting | The Cube

Women are dominating the use of hashtags to repeal the abortion ban, while tweets linked to "No" tend to be from men.

Ireland

Watch: Irish voters give abortion arguments in under 60 seconds

Euronews spoke to two Irish women living abroad in Europe who will be travelling back for the vote on Friday.