Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect the more secular, liberal values of the nation’s modern era.
Tag: Referendums
Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained
The country will consider two amendments: one to remove the reference to a woman’s domestic duties and another to expand the definition of family.
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Some S.U.V.s
The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.
Quebec Still Longs for Its Lost Hockey Team, a Nationalist Symbol
Ever since the Quebec Nordiques decamped in 1995, leaving a hole in the Francophone city, vote-seeking officials have vowed to bring them back. But younger voters may be starting to forget the team.
Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution
For the second time in less than two years, Chileans voted thumbs down on a new national charter, and few seem to have the energy to try again.
Chile Votes on New Conservative Constitution in Referendum
Chileans vote on a new constitution on Sunday that would pull the South American nation to the right. The process began with protests from the left.
Thomas Mayo on What Comes After Australia Rejected the Voice
Thomas Mayo was the calm champion of the effort in Australia to give Indigenous people a voice in Parliament. After its failure, will he turn up the volume?
Venezuela Orders Arrest of Top Opposition Figures on Treason
The move is the latest of several that undercut prospects of free elections next year, despite commitments made to the Biden administration in return for sanctions relief.
Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion
President Nicolás Maduro says an oil-rich part of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Voters agreed on Sunday, but turnout appeared to be low.
Sánchez’s Deal With Catalonia Separatists Creates Turmoil in Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s agreement with Catalan separatists will likely keep him in power, but it has provoked an upheaval.