SloveniaThe civil initiative 'Glas ljudstva' has proposed amendments to the law on referendums and citizens' initiatives, aiming to introduce two fixed referendum days annually—on the first Sunday of April and October—and a consultative referendum upon the request of 10,000 voters. The proposal aligns with the program of the Freedom and Unity party. The initiative suggests these changes would increase voter participation by providing predictable referendum dates, reduce costs compared to multiple ad-hoc referendums, and allow citizens to vote on all eligible proposals. A representative of the initiative explained that fixed referendum days would improve organization, prevent political manipulation of dates, and encourage greater civic engagement. They also propose expanding consultative referendums to allow citizens to debate issues they consider important, rather than just laws they wish to repeal.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the proposed reforms as beneficial for democratic participation and transparency, emphasizing increased citizen involvement and reduced political manipulation. It highlights the initiative's alignment with a left-leaning political party and presents the benefits of the reform in a
