Who can initiate an optional referendum at the national level?

Sweden

Sweden

Answer
Legislative majority
Source

Sweden'sConstitution of 1974 with Amendments through 2012

 

https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Sweden_2012.pdf

 

Part 15 Motionscalling for a referendum on a matter of fundamental law or for a declaration ofno confidence

Art 15

A motion calling for a referendum ona matter of fundamental law or for a declaration of no confidence shall be putforward at a meeting of the Chamber. The motion shall be delivered in writing assoon as it has been put forward.

 

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