referendums

Alberta Votes to Stay in Canada

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Published: 25 October 2026 Albertans voted on 19 October to stay in Canada. In the separation question, roughly three-quarters of voters chose “remain a province of Canada” over starting the legal process toward a binding independence referendum, according to unofficial results. Premier Danielle Smith, who opposed separation, has said she will not hold another referendum … Read more

Italy: Meloni’s Referendum Loss and the Electoral Law Vote

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Published: October 5, 2026 Italian voters rejected a constitutional reform of the judiciary in March 2026, handing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni the first major defeat of her government. Six months on, the dispute over how Italy elects its next parliament has replaced the dispute over its courts. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to hold … Read more