Fear of populists is pushing governments to oppose expanding the EU – POLITICO
“Enlargement must remain demanding and merit-based to ensure its success and credibility,” France’s minister delegate for European affairs,…
Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led referendum questions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is proposing major changes to its law governing citizen-led petitions for the third time…
Italy’s opposition sees its chance to beat Meloni. But it needs a leader, and a plan. – POLITICO
Impromptu alliances Campaigning against Meloni’s judicial reforms was an easy rallying point for the opposition, as they could…
Independence data center faces lawsuit, referendum fight
A legal battle is unfolding in Independence over a massive proposed data center project, as construction moves forward…
How to watch Italy’s referendum like a pro – POLITICO
In the 1990s, following the Mani Pulite (“Clean Hands”)corruption scandal that broke the Christian Democrats’ decades-long hold on…
Iceland plans referendum to restart EU negotiations
• The government of Iceland has decided to put to Althingi, the Icelandic Parliament, a motion for resolution…
Iceland to hold Aug. 29 referendum on reviving EU membership talks – POLITICO
In recent months, Iceland — which occupies a strategically important position in the Arctic, but has no standing army — had explored expediting a referendum on the subject of reviving…
Iceland to start discussions about joining the European Union
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iceland is expected to start discussions about potentially joining the European Union, potentially as early…
Iceland to hold referendum on joining EU a decade after abandoning membership talks
Iceland will in the next few months hold a referendum on joining the European Union, the country’s prime…
Iceland looks to fast-track vote on joining EU – POLITICO
The Icelandic parliament is expected to announce the date of the ballot within the next few weeks, according…
Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
Islam Times – The recent publication of findings of a wide-ranging poll by Israeli Ma’ariv newspaper at such…
Palau people to decide fate of refugees
PALAU will decide by referendum whether to allow deportees from the United States to settle in the tiny…