World news about “Referendum” published by euronews.
UK: Conservatives to publish draft EU referendum bill Britain’s ruling Conservatives are expected to unveil a draft bill that could make Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise of a referendum on the country’s … 14/05/2013
UK ministers say they would back an EU exit British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that he would vote for the UK to the leave the EU – if a referendum was held now. But he added that prime… 13/05/2013
Scottish referendum set for September 18, 2014 Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has announced the date for the country’s independence referendum. It is to be held on September 18, 2014. Scotland’s… 22/03/2013
Political leaders vote in poll for a new constitution in Zimbabwe A referendum is coming to a close in Zimbabwe for a constitution which would pave the way for a new era in the country dominated by one man. 89-year-old… 16/03/2013
Zimbabwe votes on a new constitution Tensions are running high as Zimbabwe goes to the polls to vote on new constitution. A spokesman for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party, the … 16/03/2013
Falkland Islanders vote 99 percent to remain British in referendum Falkland Islanders have voted almost unanimously to remain under British rule. Of the 1,649 Falklands-born and long-term residents registered to vote, 92… 12/03/2013
Falkland islanders vote in referendum On the Falkland Islands a referendum is underway asking the islanders to vote if they wish to remain a British Overseas Territory. It comes during… 10/03/2013
Is it time to scrap the CAP? The British government plans a referendum in four years on whether the UK should remain in the European Union. The country is deeply divided with recent polls… 07/03/2013
Europe Weekly: Cameron’s EU pledge In this week’s edition, Britain’s David Cameron vows to hold an in-out EU referendum if he is prime minister after the next general election. Dutch Finance… 25/01/2013
Cameron speech fails to win over UKIP’s Farage British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged on Wednesday to hold a referendum before the end of 2017 on his country’s membership of the EU. He said he… 23/01/2013
Constitution ‘divisive’ says Egyptian opposition’s Hamdeen Sabahy Stability is in short supply in Egypt. The election of the Muslim Brotherhood and the recent vote on a new constitution has split the country and many are now… 03/01/2013
Referendum in Egypt – nocomment After the first round of the referendum, Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi and his Muslim Brotherhood backers claim that a narrow majority of 56% approved a… 16/12/2012
Egypt: old hand, new constitutionA man shows his ink-stained finger as he leaves a polling centre after voting in the referendum on Egypt’s new constitution in Cairo. Egyptians voted on… 15/12/2012
Violent protests ahead of Egyptian referendum – nocomment Pro and anti Mursi protesters clash in Alexandria in the run-up to the referendum on the Constitution. 14/12/2012
Catalonia rises on a wave of independence “I am part of Catalan culture, and it is very important to me.” “We have a very open way of seeing the world. For many years the Catalan culture was… 16/11/2012
Catalan President in Brussels to tackle regional autonomy issue Independence from Spain and the creation of a federal model for the EU are two of the issues that the President of the autonomous government of Catalonia… 07/11/2012
Spain’s Catalonia region – speeding toward separation? Spain today is not only grappling with major financial rebalancing; this coincides with a growing voice for separation in the autonomous region of… 11/09/2012
EU and Romania impeachment referendum Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta has pledged not to continue his efforts to oust president Traian Basescu, after he survived an impeachment referendum… 30/07/2012
Swimsuit vote in Romania – nocomment In the Romanian seaside city of Constanta, Mayor Radu Mazare and dozens of women showed up at the local polling station in their swimwear to vote. As… 30/07/2012
Ireland’s realistic yes The Irish have held three referendum’s on Europe in four years. They said ‘no’ to the Nice Treaty but ‘yes’ to the Lisbon Treaty. This time the finance… 01/06/2012
Irish yes or yes on EU fiscal pact ‘Let’s be practical,’ the Irish have been forced to think in casting their referendum votes for or against tighter new European Union fiscal rules. They are… 31/05/2012
Eurozone citizens back common currency A new opinion polls show eurozone citizens from Germany to Greece would vote to keep the euro if their countries held a referendum tomorrow. Six out of 10… 25/05/2012
Bailout brings deficit of trust to Ireland Across Ireland empty buildings stand testament to the legacy of the Celtic tiger. A legacy which included a spectacular economic boom and a bust which led to… 04/05/2012
Bonus interview Patricia Ferguson Patricia Ferguson, Scottish Labour’s constitutional spokesperson interview with euronews. 16/02/2012
Bonus interview Christina McKelvie Christina McKelvie (SNP), Member of the Scottish Parliament, explains why Scotland should become independent from the United Kingdom. 16/02/2012
Bonus interview Professor Brian Ashcroft Professor Brian Ashcroft, University of Strathclyde (Business School, The Fraser of Allander Institute for Research on the Scottish Economy) outlines possible… 16/02/2012
Scotland debates its national destiny Scotland is heading towards a referendum on independence. Five million Scots will have to decide if they want to say ‘goodbye’ to the United Kingdom or not… 16/02/2012
Kosovo Serb vote defiant A referendum being held in northern Kosovo is aimed at finding out whether the territory’s Serbs are willing to accept living under the authority of the… 14/02/2012
Croatia votes on whether to join EU Croatia will decide if it wants to be in or out of the EU on Sunday in a referendum to join the club. Polls point to a ‘Yes’, with around 55 to 60 percent… 20/01/2012
Papandreou punt turns drama into crisis The Greek economic drama has once again turned into a political horror show following Prime Minister George Panandreou’s decision to hold a national vote on… 02/11/2011
Markets dive on Greek referendum shock Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou’s decision to let his people vote on the country’s bailout package caused the world’s financial markets to go into… 01/11/2011
Berlusconi asset or liability? After he was defeated in local elections and routed in a referendum, Italy and the rest of Europe are contemplating the end of the Berlusconi era. Enrico… 14/06/2011
Historic electoral reform referendum in the UK Becoming part of the government in the UK has traditionally been seen as a largely unachievable feat for smaller political parties. But Nick Clegg managed… 05/05/2011
Rafael Correa bites a birthday cakeEcuadorean President Rafael Correa bites a birthday cake during a political rally to support a referendum, in Quito. REUTERS/Guillermo Granja 29/03/2011
Kenya votes on constitutional change Kenyans have voted for a new constitution that could reshape the political landscape in east Africa’s largest economy. The new constitution replaces the… 30/07/2010
Cameron calls on world to respect Falklands referendumOnly three Falkland Islanders voted against the Falklands remaining a British Overseas Territory in the weekend referendum, and there was joy in the capital… 12/03/2013
Swiss anti-fat cat vote praised and damned in EuropeThe Swiss vote to wholeheartedly back proposals to impose tough limits on executive pay and ban huge payouts to new and departing managers, has been both… 04/03/2013
Swiss vote for curbs on executive paySwiss voters appear to have backed proposals to impose strict controls on executive pay in a referendum. Projected results say 68 per cent favour the plan… 03/03/2013
Bulgaria’s referendum on powerBulgarians are voting in a referendum on whether to build a second nuclear power station. Opinion polls say the electorate are likely to say a big ‘yes’ to… 27/01/2013
Catalonia’s parliament adopts declaration of sovereigntyCatalonia’s parliament has adopted a declaration of sovereignty, the first step towards a possible referendum on breaking away from Spain. The nationalist… 24/01/2013
EU leaders rattled by UK plans for a referendum on membershipBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union by 2017, provided he is re-elected. “It is time… 24/01/2013
Cameron’s EU carrot to tempt Euro-sceptic votersThe British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the European Union or leave if he is returned to Downing… 23/01/2013
Neutral Austria votes to keep military serviceAustria will retain military conscription, bucking a European trend that has seen many of its neighbouring countries abandon the practice. In a national… 21/01/2013
Egypt’s Mursi calls for unity as Islamist constitution becomes lawPresident Mohamed Mursi has congratulated Egyptians for endorsing a new constitution and urged all parties to join him in a national dialogue. Anxiety over… 26/12/2012
Egypt: new constitution signed into law amid economic woesEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution. He says it will help to end political turmoil and allow him to… 26/12/2012
Egypt: Opposition fury after constitution resultThere was anger in Tahrir Square, the focus of the movement to oust Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago, and now still the unofficial seat of opposition to… 26/12/2012
Egypt’s ‘yes’ to controversial new constitutionThe Egyptian Supreme Election Committee has confirmed that the controversial new constitution has been approved. Nearly 64 per cent of the votes in the two… 25/12/2012
Egypt opposition alleges referendum “fraud”Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faces further turmoil after his opponents complained of voting fraud during the referendum on the draft… 24/12/2012
Egypt: opposition cry foul after constitution voteEgypt’s controversial new constitution, drawn up by an Islamist dominated parliament, has been approved in a referendum according to rival groups. The… 23/12/2012
Majority of Egyptians vote for constitution – claimCounting is now underway after the second and final round of referendum voting to decide on a controversial constitution for Egypt. It is claimed 71 percent… 23/12/2012
Egypt vice-president Mekki resigns as constitution vote nears endVoting in Egypt has again been extended by several hours at the end of the second, decisive round of the hotly-contested constitutional referendum. Polling… 22/12/2012
Egypt votes in date with destinyVoting is underway in the second round of Egypt’s hotly-contested constitutional referendum, with cities such as Port Said, Aswan and Suez along with 17… 22/12/2012
Clashes in Alexandria on eve of Egyptian voteClashes between Islamists and rivals which began after Friday prayers continued well into the night in Egypt’s second biggest city of Alexandria. Busses… 22/12/2012
Tension high ahead of divisive referendum in EgyptA relative calm pervades Tahrir Square in the Egyptian capital Cairo on the eve of a second divisive referendum on a new draft constitution. The Muslim… 21/12/2012
Egyptians protest at referendum processEgyptians gather to march on the Presidential Palace and Tahrir Square in Cairo.They are angry at how the vote for the Islamist-backed national constitution… 19/12/2012
Agreement in Catalonia on date of independence referendumThe two main Catalan seperatist parties have agreed to stage a referendum on the independence of the region in north eastern Spain in 2014. The agreement… 19/12/2012
Egyptians back constitution amid opposition fearInitial indications are that Egyptians have given their backing to a controversial new constitution. The first round of voting in a referendum on the draft… 17/12/2012
Amid fraud claims, Brotherhood claims Egyptian referendum victoryJumping the gun, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood claims it garnered 56.5% of Saturday’s vote on the country’s new constitution, and predicted that the ‘yes’ camp… 16/12/2012
Violence hits Egyptian constitution voteAmidst ongoing violence in Egypt the first stage of a referendum on a new constitution has taken place. Those opposed to the wording think it gives too much… 16/12/2012
Huge Egyptian turnout leads to extended votingHuge queues have been visible everywhere in Egypt where voting in the constitutional referendum is taking place today. Among the first to vote was President… 15/12/2012
Egyptians vote on divisive new constitutionEgyptians are voting on a new constitution that’s been billed by the ruling party as a solution to the country’s political crisis. Violent protests erupted… 15/12/2012
Last stand before divisive Egypt referendumRight up to the last hours before a referendum on Egypt’s new constitution, protesters stood shoulder to shoulder in Cairo’s Tahrir Square calling for today’s… 15/12/2012
Egypt Judges Club reaffirms boycott of constitution voteSenior Egyptian judges are set to boycott the supervision of a referendum on the controversial draft constitution which is being held tomorrow and next… 14/12/2012
Vote ‘No’ in referendum urges Egypt oppositionProtesters in Cairo mull over a decision by Egypt’s main Liberal and secular opposition to urge a “No” vote in Saturday’s referendum. The two-day ballot –… 13/12/2012
Egypt judges to boycott Mursi’s constitution referendumJudges in Egypt say they will boycott the president’s proposed referendum on a new constitution. The threat comes amid ongoing protests in Cairo’s Tahrir… 03/12/2012
Egypt top court delays key ruling on constitutionEgypt’s highest court has delayed a ruling on the new draft constitution after protesters blocked the entrance to the building. Hundreds of supporters of… 02/12/2012
Mursi calls referendum on constitutionEgypt’s President Mohamed Mursi announced a snap constitutional referendum on Saturday, the same day huge numbers of his loyalists rallied in Cairo. The… 02/12/2012
Protesters dismiss Mursi’s call for national dialoguePresident Mohamed Mursi received the final version of Egypt’s constitution from the Islamist-dominated assembly that drafted it. Despite the fresh crisis… 02/12/2012
Egypt faces snap referendum as anti-Mursi protests continueTens of thousands of Egyptians have continued to demonstrate across the country calling on President Mohamed Mursi to step down. In Alexandria there were… 01/12/2012
Colorado and Washington make recreational marijuana legalVotes making Colorado and Washington the first US states to legalise marijuana for recreational use could be short-lived victories if the federal government… 08/11/2012
Big wins for liberals in US electionsTuesday’s vote in the US was about much more than the White House and Capitol Hill. Across the country Americans were called on to cast their ballot in a wide… 07/11/2012
Iceland votes to rewrite its constitutionThe 2008 banking crisis is one of a series of events that has prompted people in Iceland to ask for their consititution to be rewritten. With two thirds of… 22/10/2012
Scotland blazes independence trailMonday’s agreement between Scotland’s Alex Salmond and Britain’s David Cameron for a referendum on Scottish independence in 2014 is a once-in-300 years… 16/10/2012
Catalonia looks for a boost from Scots’ chargeThe news from Scotland has been heard loud and clear in Catalonia, where on Monday regional leader Artur Mas said he would be holding his own referendum on… 15/10/2012
Agreement puts Scotland independence referendum in 2014Scotland will vote on the issue of independence in 2014. British Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond came to an agreement… 15/10/2012
Agreement made on Scotland independence referendumA referendum on Scottish independence will take place before the end of 2014 following an agreement by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish leader… 15/10/2012
Lithuania election: voters set to pick centre-left coalitionLithuania’s centre-right government is likely to be voted out in a general election on Sunday. The ex-Soviet state has suffered a sharp fall in living… 14/10/2012
Lithuania goes to the polls in general electionLithuanians will vote in a general election on Sunday that is expected to lead to the ousting of the country’s centre-right government. Opinion polls… 14/10/2012
Britain faces further cutbacksBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has warned voters to brace themselves for tough austerity measures. His comments came at the final day of the… 10/10/2012
Catalan parliament backs referendum on independence from SpainThe parliament of Spain’s heavily indebted region of Catalonia has voted in favour of a referendum on the region’s independence from Madrid. The vote was… 28/09/2012
Switzerland referendum may end tax breaks for richRich expats living in Bern, Switzerland won’t have to pay more tax following the results of a referendum on Sunday. Swiss residents had been voting on… 23/09/2012
Basescu poised for comeback after Romania referendum rulingRomania’s suspended President Traian Basescu is set to return to office within days after judges ruled an impeachment vote against him was invalid. The… 22/08/2012
Basescu reinstated as Romanian presidentRomania’s reinstated president Traian Basescu has appealed for unity after the constitutional court overturned the results of last month’s impeachment… 21/08/2012
Romania brings forward impeachment hearingRomania’s constitutional court is to decide if a referendum to impeach the president is valid on August 31st – two weeks earlier than originally stated… 03/08/2012
Court delays decision over Romania referendum resultRomania’s referendum row is set to rumble on for another month. The country’s Constitutional Court has delayed making a decision on the validity of a recent… 02/08/2012
Fresh attempts made to oust Romanian presidentMembers of Romania’s ruling coalition are challenging official results, which confirm that the country’s president, Traian Basescu, has survived a referendum… 01/08/2012
Romania referendum: Basescu row far from overRomania’s president may have survived a referendum on his impeachment, but there is a prediction of further political turbulence ahead. Traian Basescu… 30/07/2012
Romanian president survives impeachment voteRomanian President Traian Basescu has vowed to unify his country after surviving his second impeachment referendum in five years. Figures from the… 30/07/2012
Calls for Romanian president to go despite voteThroughout the night demonstrators in Bucharest voiced their opposition to Romanian president Traian Basescu. He appears to have survived a referendum on… 30/07/2012
Ponta calls on Basescu to step downDespite initial estimates suggesting Romania’s President Triane Basescu had escaped impeachment in the country’s referendum his political foe, Prime Minister… 30/07/2012
Romanian president ‘survives’ crucial voteIn Romania, suspended President Traian Basescu has declared victory following a referendum to oust him from office. Speaking to jubilant supporters, the… 30/07/2012
Romania’s Basescu vote set to go down to the wireRomania’s suspended centre-right President Triane Basescu’s political future was finely balanced on Sunday as the country held a referendum over whether to… 29/07/2012
Bitter feud that has shaken Romania and the EUA turbulent spring and summer in Romanian politics left Traian Basescu badly in need of friends. On July 6 his lack of support in parliament cost him… 29/07/2012
Basescu fate in balance as Romania votesThe fate of Romania’s suspended President Traian Basescu hangs in the balance as people vote in a referendum on whether to remove him from office. The… 29/07/2012
Romanians decide whether to impeach their presidentRomanians are voting in a referendum today that will decide the fate of the country’s president. Traian Basescu was suspended by Prime Minister Victor… 29/07/2012
Voters should not back ‘coup’, Romania’s Basescu tells euronewsWith Romanians due to vote on Sunday on whether to impeach their president, the man in question has urged them to boycott the ballot. Traian Basescu, who… 28/07/2012
Romania to vote on presidential impeachmentIn the run-up to Romania’s referendum on whether or not to impeach the president, both Prime Minister Victor Ponta and President Traian Basescu are… 27/07/2012
Romania opposition calls for Basescu vote boycottSuspended Romania president Traian Basescu’s hopes of keeping his job have been given a boost by the opposition, after the Democratic Liberal Party urged its… 25/07/2012
Romania referendum – questions growingIn Romania, campaigning continues ahead of a referendum on the impeachment of suspended president Traian Basescu amid growing concern over the ballot. With… 16/07/2012
