Referendum
Moldova narrowly enshrines EU path in constitution
On October 20, 2024, the population of the former Soviet republic of Moldova voted in a referendum with a razor-thin majority to anchor the country's EU course in the constitution. This represents a key step toward closer ties with the European Union.
Munich votes in favor of Olympic bid
In a citizen vote, a clear majority of Munich residents supported bidding for the Olympic Summer Games. Around 62 to 66 percent favored a candidacy for 2036, 2040, or 2044, with a record turnout of over 39 percent. This represents a turnaround since the 2013 rejection.
Hamburg voters approve stricter climate goals and reject basic income
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On Sunday, around 600,000 Hamburg residents voted in two referendums. The initiative for stronger climate protection gained a majority with over 300,000 yes votes, while the proposal for unconditional basic income failed. The city must now achieve climate neutrality by 2040.