Debate Warns Referendum Restrictions Could Undermine Democracy

Ljubljana, 17 October - A public debate on proposed constitutional changes to referendum provisions, which was held in parliament on Wednesday, heard warnings from civil society groups that stricter rules could undermine democracy. Far-reaching changes got little support, while some attention was given to a proposal for a rejective referendum model.

Ljubljana A public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules held in parliament building. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules held in parliament building.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MP Katarina Hočevar of the coalition Citizens' List (DL) addresses a public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MP Katarina Hočevar of the coalition Citizens' List (DL) addresses a public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Interior Minister Gregor Virant. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules held in parliament building. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules held in parliament building.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MP Katarina Hočevar of the coalition Citizens' List (DL) and former constitutional judge Ciril Ribičič have a chat on the sidelines of a public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MP Katarina Hočevar of the coalition Citizens' List (DL) and former constitutional judge Ciril Ribičič have a chat on the sidelines of a public presentation of views on constitutional changes concerning referendum rules.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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