Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
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12% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposed Amidst Political Tensions
The Dutch Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC) party proposed a referendum for pension fund members to decide about transitioning to the new pension system, sparking opposition from pension funds and coalition tensions, as the new system is meant to be in effect by 2028, with some funds already making the t...
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposed Amidst Political Tensions
The Dutch Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC) party proposed a referendum for pension fund members to decide about transitioning to the new pension system, sparking opposition from pension funds and coalition tensions, as the new system is meant to be in effect by 2028, with some funds already making the t...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
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44% Bias Score
Macron Admits Election Strategy Backfired, Proposes Referendums to End French Political Stalemate
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his snap summer elections backfired, causing political chaos, and proposed referendums for 2025 to address the resulting divided parliament and unapproved budget, acknowledging increased instability.
Macron Admits Election Strategy Backfired, Proposes Referendums to End French Political Stalemate
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his snap summer elections backfired, causing political chaos, and proposed referendums for 2025 to address the resulting divided parliament and unapproved budget, acknowledging increased instability.
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36% Bias Score
Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute
Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.
Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute
Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.
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40% Bias Score
Moldova's Narrow Pro-EU Victory Amidst Societal Divisions and 'Georgian Scenario' Fears
Moldovan President Maia Sandu won a second term, pushing for EU membership, which narrowly passed a referendum (50.4%). However, societal divisions and the risk of a 'Georgian scenario' remain due to the influence of Russian propaganda and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Moldova's Narrow Pro-EU Victory Amidst Societal Divisions and 'Georgian Scenario' Fears
Moldovan President Maia Sandu won a second term, pushing for EU membership, which narrowly passed a referendum (50.4%). However, societal divisions and the risk of a 'Georgian scenario' remain due to the influence of Russian propaganda and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposal Sparks Debate
A new proposal in the Netherlands mandates referendums for all pension funds to consult participants on switching to a new pension system, sparking debate about its feasibility and impact on the transition.
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposal Sparks Debate
A new proposal in the Netherlands mandates referendums for all pension funds to consult participants on switching to a new pension system, sparking debate about its feasibility and impact on the transition.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Court Halts Regional Autonomy Referendum
Italy's Constitutional Court blocked a referendum on regional autonomy due to an unclear question and insufficiently defined essential performance levels (Lep) in the Calderoli law, requiring a legislative rewrite.
Italian Court Halts Regional Autonomy Referendum
Italy's Constitutional Court blocked a referendum on regional autonomy due to an unclear question and insufficiently defined essential performance levels (Lep) in the Calderoli law, requiring a legislative rewrite.
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36% Bias Score
Armenia Approves EU Accession Bill, Referendum Required
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU accession process, emphasizing that final membership requires a constitutional referendum; this follows years of diplomatic engagement and reflects broad cooperation with the EU.
Armenia Approves EU Accession Bill, Referendum Required
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU accession process, emphasizing that final membership requires a constitutional referendum; this follows years of diplomatic engagement and reflects broad cooperation with the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
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44% Bias Score
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
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36% Bias Score
Piedmont Committee Launches Referendum Against Healthcare Privatization
A committee in Piedmont, Italy is organizing a referendum to halt the increasing privatization of healthcare services, citing insufficient funding and long waiting lists; they aim to collect 600 signatures by January to initiate the process.
Piedmont Committee Launches Referendum Against Healthcare Privatization
A committee in Piedmont, Italy is organizing a referendum to halt the increasing privatization of healthcare services, citing insufficient funding and long waiting lists; they aim to collect 600 signatures by January to initiate the process.
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40% Bias Score