Issues in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level

Netherlands

Netherlands

Answer
  • Adoption of international treaties
  • Any issue of national importance, except those excluded
Source

Wetraadgevend referendum (Consultative Referendum Law) 13-07-2015

http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0036443/geldigheidsdatum_13-07-2015#Hoofdstuk7_Paragraaf2_Artikel44 

See also: https://www.kiesraad.nl/artikel/raadgevend-referendum

 

Comment

A consultative referendum can be held on a law that has been adopted and ratified, but has not yet entered into force. Referendums can also be held on international treaties.



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