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Ireland PM concedes defeat in constitutional referendum to redefine family, women's roles
france24.com/en/europe/20240309-ireland-pm-concedes-defeat-in-constitutional-referendum-to-redefine-family-women-s-roles
Quick Glance: Varadkar Admits Defeat in Ireland's Referendum on Family, Women's Roles
- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that the referendum on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has failed.
- The government backed the proposed changes, aiming to broaden the family definition and clarify women's duties in society.
- The two proposals sought to amend article 41 of the Irish constitution from 1937 to recognize and distribute the care provided by family members.
- The votes reflect Ireland's evolving identity and the diminishing influence of the once-dominant Roman Catholic Church in the country.
Explainer: What is the upcoming patent referendum about?: Ireland has held two referendums so far this year, and we're not finished yet.
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0323/1439130-explainer-what-is-the-upcoming-patent-referendum-about/
Planned constitutional reform: France reaches agreement on autonomy plans for Corsica
spiegel.de/ausland/frankreich-erzielt-einigung-ueber-autonomie-plaene-fuer-korsika-a-d8a07f15-1c61-48e5-9c57-260b374e8a14
Constitutional Referendums in Ireland: Expanding the Family Concept: To date, the traditional role of women in Ireland has constitutional status ...
taz.de/!5996685/
Russia’s “hybrid warfare” against Moldova is expected to increase in intensity through 2024, focusing on Moldova’s planned constitutional referendum on joining ... Show more eurac.tv/9WPQ www.euractiv.com/newsletters/
How Russia's 'shadow war' could impact Moldova's pro-EU polls: Russia’s “hybrid warfare” against Moldova is expected to increase in intensity through 2024 ...
euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/how-russias-shadow-war-could-impact-moldovas-pro-eu-polls/
Chile votes on new conservative draft constitution: The first draft was rejected as too left-wing - now a new, more conservative draft is put to a vote.
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67715543
Comoros votes as controversial president seeks third term: Assoumani, in power since 2016, extended his time in office through a controversial constitutional ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_178792
Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution: For the second time in less than two years, Chileans voted thumbs down on a new national charter ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/17/world/americas/chile-election-results-constitution-referendum.html
Quick Glance: Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution Proposal
- Demonstration in Santiago, Chile against a new constitution last week.
- Nearly 56 percent of voters rejected the proposed text after all votes were counted.
- The nation remains deeply divided, with this being the second rejection of a proposed constitution within 16 months.
- Last year, the left-leaning assembly proposed a constitution that expanded abortion rights, granted more sovereignty to Indigenous groups, and included a record number of rights, such as housing, internet access, clean air, and care 'from birth to death.'
Australia sees sense on its plan to ditch the monarchy: Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese has lost his nerve - and confirmed there will be no vote on ...
spectator.co.uk/article/australia-sees-sense-on-its-plan-to-ditch-the-monarchy/
Chad opposition leader appointed prime minister of transitional government: Appointment of Succes Masra by ruling junta may be seen as a move to appease ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-chad-opposition-leader-appointed-prime-minister-of-transitional/
Guinea junta unveils constitutional referendum for 2024: Colonel Mamady Doumbouya announced the vote during an end-of-year speech late Sunday.
nation.africa/africa/news/guinea-junta-unveils-constitutional-referendum-for-2024-4479652
Voters in Chad approve constitution in referendum marred by boycotts: Poll promoted as ushering in a democratic era decried as a ‘farce’ as Déby family continues ...
ft.com/content/b5243ef0-3bf5-45b3-bdc6-c31a7a338c8e
Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule: Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections ...
allafrica.com/stories/202312190272.html
Chad holds divisive post-coup constitutional referendum: Chad holds a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday that looks unlikely to mend deep divisions ...
reuters.com/world/africa/chad-holds-divisive-post-coup-constitutional-referendum-2023-12-17/
Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era text: Chileans on Sunday rejected a new conservative constitution to replace its current ...
reuters.com/world/americas/chileans-head-polls-again-replace-dictatorship-era-constitution-2023-12-17/
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Chile Constitution Referendum 2023: Why Voters Flipped From Left to Right Wing: As the nation prepares for its second constitutional referendum in as many years ...
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Central Africa: Constitutional referendum in Chad aims to consolidate presidential power
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2023-12/verfassung-abstimmung-tschad-opposition
Chad: a referendum to end military rule in 2024 | Africanews: On December 17, more than eight million Chadians will vote in a referendum on a new constitution ...
africanews.com/2023/12/15/chad-a-referendum-to-end-military-rule-in-2024/
Chad: 5 things to know before the referendum | Africanews: Chad, where a constitutional referendum is being held on Sunday, is a landlocked country in the Sahel ...
africanews.com/2023/12/14/chad-5-things-to-know-before-the-referendum/
ANALYSIS: Can Chad’s constitutional referendum still be saved?: Opponents of the transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs ...
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'Challenging few years for some' - Māori weigh in on new government: As the dust of the new coalition government settles Māori experts are looking ahead to what ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503387/challenging-few-years-for-some-maori-weigh-in-on-new-government
Chad opposition leader urges reconciliation with military regime | Africanews: One of Chad's main opposition leaders, recently returned from exile ...
africanews.com/2023/11/20/chad-opposition-leader-urges-reconciliation-with-military-regime/
Australians' rejection of the Indigenous Voice in constitutional vote is shameful, supporters say
apnews.com/article/indigenous-voice-australia-referendum-f08e92769a8a052c791b711116fa1a7c
Weed and abortion are on the November ballot. Some voters want one but not the other
cleveland.com/open/2023/10/weed-and-abortion-are-on-the-november-ballot-some-voters-want-one-but-not-the-other.html
After failed referendum, Indigenous Australians ask what’s next: After an effort to give Aboriginal Australians a modest voice to parliament was resoundingly ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/20/australia-voice-parliament-aboriginal-referendum-future/
A Fourth Karakalpak Released From Detention in Kazakhstan: While the releases in Kazakhstan have been welcomed by the Karakalpak community ...
thediplomat.com/2023/10/a-fourth-karakalpak-released-from-detention-in-kazakhstan/
Lessons from Chile's 1973 Coup: Half a century later, the events of that fateful day continue to send shockwaves across generations ...
thewire.in/history/lessons-from-chiles-1973-coup
Australia Indigenous referendum opposition led by older, rural voters -poll: An Australian constitutional referendum on Indigenous recognition is on track to be ...
reuters.com/world/australia-indigenous-referendum-opposition-led-by-older-rural-voters-poll-2023-10-04/
Mali Junta Delays Polls Again, No New Date In Sight: Mali's military Junta has said it would postpone presidential elections which would have taken place on ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00087089.html
Why the Indigenous ‘Voice’ Has Proved a Tough Sell in Australia: The last federal election was a vote against instability, not for any great positive vision ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/why-the-indigenous-voice-has-proved-a-tough-sell-in-australia/
A date is now set. What do you need to do to vote in the referendum on the Voice?
smh.com.au/national/a-date-is-now-set-what-do-you-need-to-do-to-vote-in-the-referendum-on-the-voice-20230825-p5dzh7.html
Quick Glance: Historic Vote on Indigenous Recognition Scheduled for October
- Referendum date set for October 14
- Six-week campaign commences on Wednesday
- PM Albanese urges Australians to vote in favor
CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule: If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/29/car-braces-for-referendum-that-may-extend-president-touaderas-rule
Quick Glance: Referendum to Potentially Extend President Touadera's Rule
- The Central African Republic (CAR) will hold a controversial constitutional referendum that could allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to extend his rule.
- Voters will decide on scrapping the existing two-term limit and enabling Touadera to run for a third time in 2025.
- Proposed constitutional changes would also extend the presidential term from five to seven years and introduce the position of a vice president appointed by the president.
- Russian security contractors, including members of the Wagner Group, have previously assisted Touadera in repelling a rebel offensive.
Central African Republic: EU calls for "more inclusive democratic processes" | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/08/23/central-african-republic-eu-calls-for-more-inclusive-democratic-processes/
US says C. African constitution change 'undercuts' democracy: On Monday, the CAR's top court gave final approval to the results of the July 30 ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_168227
Central African Republic’s top court confirms constitutional referendum results | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/08/22/central-african-republics-top-court-confirms-constitutional-referendum-results/
Wagner troops arrive in Central African Republic ahead of referendum: Dozens of troops from Russia's Wagner private military company have arrived in Central ...
reuters.com/world/africa/wagner-troops-arrive-central-african-republic-ahead-referendum-2023-07-17/
Ohioans vote in election that could determine future of majority rule: Voters weigh in on constitutional amendment process in decision with huge consequences for ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/08/ohio-issue-1-constitution-amendment
Quick Glance: GOP alarmed by Ohio abortion vote
- A special ballot measure in Ohio that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights was rejected with a significant voter turnout.
- Republican strategists are sounding the alarm, recognizing abortion as a problem for their party in 2024.
- The results in Ohio suggest that abortion rights could be a critical issue for voters, potentially impacting the outcome of Senate races and the presidential contest.
Wagner-Backed Central African Leader Wins Right to Third Term: The Central African Republic voted to abolish term limits in a July 29 constitutional referendum ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-08/wagner-backed-central-african-leader-wins-right-to-third-term
Yes campaign’s in deplorable territory. These seven ideas can save it: If the Voice referendum is to succeed, advocates must win over opponents, not vilify them.
theage.com.au/politics/federal/yes-campaign-s-in-deplorable-territory-these-seven-ideas-can-save-it-20230621-p5di91.html
President Touranda proposing to extend presidential term limit in Central African Republic
wionews.com/videos/president-touranda-proposing-to-extend-presidential-term-limit-in-central-african-republic-620882
Split in Housing Commission over proposals for constitutional referendum on right to housing
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/07/31/split-in-housing-commission-over-proposals-for-constitutional-referendum-on-right-to-housing/
Mali Court Validates New Constitution: Mali's Constitutional Court has validated the final results of the referendum on the country's draft constitution: ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00086074.html
Russia's Wagner fighters in Central African Republic+++Expert on forthcoming CAR constitutional referendum+++Weakening African currencies +++S ... Show more
Wagner Fighters Arrive in C.Africa: Russian Security Group: The troubled nation, where PMC Wagner is already helping the government fight rebels ...
kyivpost.com/post/19519
Uzbekistan's leader poised for landslide victory in presidential election: Uzbekistan is holding a snap presidential election Sunday, a vote that follows a ...
ctvnews.ca/world/uzbekistan-s-leader-poised-for-landslide-victory-in-presidential-election-1.6472532
Quick Glance: Mirziyoyev seeks third term in Uzbek presidential election
- President Mirziyoyev holds early elections to extend his rule for another seven years, shortly after amending the constitution to remove term limits.
- Elections have begun in Uzbekistan, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is expected to secure a third term as head of state.
- Mirziyoyev previously served as prime minister under his hardline predecessor Islam Karimov before winning his first term in 2016 and being re-elected in 2021.
- 18-year-old Milana Yuldasheva, a resident of Krasnogorsk, a former mining town about 50 km from the capital Tashkent, said, "I will vote for Shavkat Mirziyoyev because I want young people to have more opportunities and places to study."
Mali’s military rulers hold constitutional referendum vote: The military gov’t promises a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue changes would give ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/18/malis-military-rulers-hold-constitutional-referendum-vote
Mali: UN Mission Backs Constitutional Referendum in Mali: The UN is providing "multifaceted support" to Mali ahead of this weekend's constitutional ...
allafrica.com/stories/202306170067.html
Mali Court Validates New Constitution: Mali's Constitutional Court has validated the final results of the referendum on the country's draft constitution: ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00086074.html
Mali: Referendum Leaves the Country Divided On Its Political Future: The results of the referendum in Mali are due this week. For the ruling junta ...
allafrica.com/stories/202306210317.html
Mali counts votes in referendum on new constitution: Malians started tallying ballots in a constitutional referendum proposed by the ruling junta ...
dw.com/en/mali-counts-votes-in-referendum-on-new-constitution/a-65953014
Central African Republic: Decade-Long Cycle of Conflict Can Be Broken, MINUSCA Chief Tells UN Security Council
allafrica.com/stories/202306210092.html
Officials Count Votes in Referendum On New Constitution: Malians started tallying ballots in a constitutional referendum proposed by the ruling junta ...
allafrica.com/stories/202306190082.html
Central African Republic: Referendum Poses Risks: Analysis - Presidential Term Measure a Threat to Civil Society, Freedom of Expression
allafrica.com/stories/202306150384.html
Indigenous voice to parliament referendum tracker: how many people support or oppose
theguardian.com/news/datablog/ng-interactive/2023/jun/15/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-tracker-how-many-people-support-or-oppose
How much can polling really tell us about support for the voice to parliament?: Polls show declining support for referendum but variations in methods make it ...
theguardian.com/news/datablog/2023/jun/15/how-much-can-polling-really-tell-us-about-support-for-the-voice-to-parliament
Campaign kicks off for Mali's long-awaited referendum on a new constitution: Campaigning for Mali's referendum on long-delayed changes to its constitution kicked ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20230603-campaign-kicks-off-for-mali-s-long-awaited-referendum-on-a-new-constitution
Uzbeks back President Mirziyoyev’s reforms proposal: Election commission says more than 90 percent of voters back President Mirziyoyev’s constitutional ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/1/uzbeks-back-president-mirziyoyevs-reforms-proposal
‘I feel like a weight has been lifted off me’: The MP who broke with Peter Dutton on signature stand
smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-feel-like-a-weight-has-been-lifted-off-me-the-mp-who-broke-with-peter-dutton-on-signature-stand-20230524-p5daui.html
Meloni holding talks on plans for constitutional reform in Italy: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has held talks with other party leaders about a proposed ...
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ISS TODAY OP-ED: Two years after Chad’s transition from authoritarianism, there is little progress and plenty of fragmentation
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-04-two-years-after-chads-transition-from-authoritarianism-there-is-little-progress-and-plenty-of-fragmentation/
Uzbekistan: Constitution sales pitch produces requisite result: A referendum on changing the constitution willed by Uzbekistan's government has produced the ...
eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-constitution-sales-pitch-produces-requisite-result
Uzbekistan votes 'yes' to new constitution in victory for president: TASHKENT -- In Uzbekistan's constitutional referendum on Sunday, voters overwhelmingly ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Uzbekistan-votes-yes-to-new-constitution-in-victory-for-president
Uzbekistan votes 'yes' to new constitution in victory for president: TASHKENT -- In Uzbekistan's constitutional referendum on Sunday, voters overwhelmingly ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Uzbekistan-votes-yes-to-new-constitution-in-victory-for-president
‘We’re all in’: PM hopes carefully chosen words amplify support for Voice: In revealing the new wording to be put to voters, Anthony Albanese challenged ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/we-re-all-in-pm-hopes-carefully-chosen-words-amplify-support-for-voice-20230322-p5cuam.html
On April 16, 2017, the majority of voters in a historic constitutional referendum voted in favor of introducing a presidential system in Turkey ... Show more #Türkei #phoenixplus https://phoenix.de/s/7g
Déjà vu in Uzbekistan as referendum will keep strongman in power: Uzbekistan’s upcoming referendum, which will allow President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to stay in ...
eurasianet.org/deja-vu-in-uzbekistan-as-referendum-will-keep-strongman-in-power
Dutton walked out of the apology. Now he’ll walk out on the Voice: No constitutional referendum has succeeded without agreement of both major parties ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-walked-out-of-the-apology-now-he-ll-walk-out-on-the-voice-20230323-p5cun8.html
Referendum on gender equality to take place in November: The Government has confirmed a referendum on gender equality will be held later this year.
rte.ie/news/2023/0308/1360897-referendum/
Quick Glance: Bearded man breaks women's lifting record
- A bearded pro powerlifter entered a women's competition in Canada and broke a record held by a transgender lifter who was watching on.
- According to the NY Post, Avi Silverberg, the head coach for Team Canada Powerlifting for more than 10 years, entered last weekend's Heroes Classic tournament in Lethbridge, Alberta, after identifying as a female.
- Video shared by athlete activist group the Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS) shows him walking up to the platform still fully bearded and wearing a regular men's singlet.
- He then casually bench-pressed nearly 167kg - beating the current Alberta women's record by almost 45kg.
Mali postpones constitutional referendum: The delay means the military will miss the first deadline on its own timetable to return the country to civilian rule.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/mali-postpones-constitutional-referendum
New constitution will make Uzbekistan a Social state, says Ambassador Dilshod Akhatov
wionews.com/world/new-constitution-will-make-uzbekistan-a-social-state-says-ambassador-dilshod-akhatov-577791
What Are Australia’s Plans for the ‘Indigenous Voice’?: Australia is planning a constitutional referendum on creating an Indigenous Voice in Parliament ...
thediplomat.com/2023/03/what-are-australias-plans-for-the-indigenous-voice/
Napoli’s sexiest fan celebrates Champions League draw after promising naked bus tour if beloved team win t...
thesun.co.uk/sport/21749640/napoli-sexiest-fan-champions-league-draw-naked/
Uzbek lawmakers have called a constitutional referendum on April 30. The changes, the president's supporters say, will allow him to serve until when?
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Mali junta postpones constitutional referendum scheduled for 19 March: Mali's ruling junta will postpone a constitutional referendum but maintain a previously ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20230310-%F0%9F94%B4-mali-junta-postpones-constitutional-referendum-scheduled-for-19-march
Paul Gillespie: Scottish independence is at a crossroads : Support for the SNP remains stronger than for independence. That matters for the future of UK politics
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/02/18/paul-gillespie-scottish-independence-is-at-a-crossroads/
Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy: Turkey's opposition vowed on Monday (30 January) to crimp the president's powers and broadly expand ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/turkeys-opposition-pledges-to-undo-erdogans-legacy/
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