Requirements for a referendum to pass

Iceland

Iceland

Answer
  • Mandatory referendum - simple majority
  • Optional referendum - simple majority
Source

Act on the implementation of referendums (2010, amended in 2011)

Article 11: In order for a question or proposal submitted to a referendum to be approved, it must have received a majority of valid votes in the ballot. (Act No. 23/2011, Article 4. )

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