Referendum

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.

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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.

Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich: Poll

A drone view shows the Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Italy holds referendum on citizenship, workers’ rights

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s government is opposing both changes and urging people to abstain.

Swiss 'burqa ban' to take effect from 2025

Piles of \"Yes\" ballots sit on a table at the district election office Stadtkreis 3 on the day of a Swiss referendum on banning burqas and other facial coverings, in Zurich, Switzerland March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

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