Referendum
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Liechtenstein lawmakers vote to legalize abortion despite royal veto threat
A controversial Liechtenstein abortion bill has passed a crucial parliamentary vote. Lawmakers in Vaduz narrowly backed a citizen-led initiative on Wednesday. Specifically, the reform legalizes termination during the first 12…
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Iceland Votes on EU Membership in Tight Referendum
Voting has closed in Iceland’s referendum on EU membership. The question is whether to resume negotiations with the European Union. Polling stations shut on Saturday, August 29. However, a clear…
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Iceland Rejects EU Membership Talks
Icelanders have rejected a government proposal to resume EU accession talks. Official results show 52.8 percent voted “no” and 47.2 percent voted “yes.” The vote took place on Saturday, August…