Motion Tightening Referendum Rules Headed for Failure

Ljubljana, 31 January - The National Assembly's discussion on changes to the referendum act at first reading on Thursday showed the original coalition parties supporting the tightening of referendum rules and two opposition parties warning against limiting the right to a popular vote. This means the changes will probably not get the necessary two-thirds support.

Ljubljana
Head of the deputy group of coalition New Slovenia (NSi) Matej Tonin presents a proposal to tighten rules for initiating a referendum to the National Assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Opponents of tighter referendum rules wear masks to demonstrate an attempt to suppress people's voice as MPs start debating changes to the referendum act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Opponents of tighter referendum rules wear masks to demonstrate an attempt to suppress people's voice as MPs start debating changes to the referendum act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Opponents of tighter referendum rules wear masks to demonstrate an attempt to suppress people's voice as MPs start debating changes to the referendum act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Opponents of tighter referendum rules wear masks to demonstrate an attempt to suppress people's voice as MPs start debating changes to the referendum act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Opponents of tighter referendum rules wear masks to demonstrate an attempt to suppress people's voice as MPs start debating changes to the referendum act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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