2nd hurdle for binding corrective referendum cleared On 10 October 2023, a crucial step was taken towards the implementation of a binding corrective referendum. The Senate agreed to a bill proposed by the SP (Socialist Party). Nevertheless, this does not yet mean the referendum will definitely be introduced. As it concerns a constitutional amendment, a…
Rotterdam, 4 March 2024 ‘My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative’ All eligible Dutch voters should be able to help decide on issues of social importance. At local, provincial, national and European level alike. This is only possible by holding binding citizens’ referendums on all important topics. This way, people become genuinely involved in political decision-making…
Towards a real democracy: Binding referendums and administrative renewal Do we live in a truly democratic society? In a real democracy, the ultimate decision-making power lies with the population, not with politicians. Politicians advise, but the people decide. Our current parliamentary democracy, however, is the opposite of a democracy with binding referendums. Yet, ironically,…
