Referendum

Poll finds Icelandic voters swing to narrowly opposing EU membership

Folders are on display at the “Yes to See” movement’s office ahead of Iceland’s EU referendum, on Aug 27.

Narrow majority of Icelanders back EU membership talks, poll shows ahead of referendum

A survey of 1,019 people showed 51.3 per cent of respondents support holding negotiations with Brussels on joining the EU bloc, while 48.7 per cent are opposed.

Taiwan Parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals

Referendums are held every few years in Taiwan, generally after the gathering of signatures from citizens for specific proposals.

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Switzerland's population grew to 9.1 million in 2025 from 7.3 million in 2002.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 23, 2026

US forces patrolling near the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska, after it was boarded and seized by US forces on April 19.

Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was ‘rigged’

Local residents awaiting the results of Virginia’s referendum on congressional redistricting, on April 21, in Arlington, Virginia.

Alberta separatists step up efforts to leave Canada after meeting with Trump officials

An Alberta flag flies at an Alberta Independence petition signing location in High River, Alberta, Canada February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Todd Korol

Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?

Officials giving a final check before dispatching the ballot boxes to voting centres, a day ahead of Bangladesh's general election, in Dhaka on Feb 11.

Thailand election: Anutin’s Bhumjaithai declares victory as People’s Party concedes

Always regarded as a “kingmaker” in previous elections, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul might just become Thailand’s 33rd prime minister this time when 500 MPs officially convene.

A look at European countries that allow assisted dying as Slovenia heads for referendum

In Europe, several countries already allow the terminally ill to end their lives, by euthanasia.

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