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world17 hours ago•7 min saved

Iceland’s EU Referendum: Sovereignty in the Arctic Crosshairs

Iceland votes on resuming EU talks in a referendum dominated by sovereignty concerns and Arctic security, with pro-EU backers arguing closer European ties strengthen sovereignty amid Trump’s Greenland threats and wider US-Russia-Chinese competition; opponents warn EU membership could erode control over fisheries and farming. Polls show a razor-thin race, and Iceland’s existing EEA/Schengen status and NATO ties frame the debate as global powers vie for Arctic influence.

via politico.eu|

#eu #iceland #referendum

politics17 hours ago•6 min saved

Iceland Votes on EU Talks: Fisheries, Sovereignty and Brussels Ties

Icelanders vote on whether to resume EU accession negotiations; a Yes would trigger tense talks with Brussels, with fisheries and the Common Fisheries Policy likely to be the main sticking points, and could lead to membership after a possible second referendum. A No would dampen EU enlargement momentum and stall membership prospects for years, keeping Iceland in the European Economic Area while narrowing the path to full Brussels membership.

via Euronews.com|

#accession-talks #eu #fisheries

politics5 days ago•6 min saved

Missouri Court Keeps Trump-Backed GOP Map, Blocks Referendum

A Cole County judge ruled that Missouri's constitutional referendum provisions do not apply to congressional redistricting enacted by the General Assembly, upholding a Republican-drawn map for the 2026 midterms and rejecting a petition to overturn it; the map reshapes Kansas City’s districts and expands Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district into rural areas, leaving the GOP map in place as appeals proceed.

via Fox News|

#gop #missouri #politics

local7 days ago•33 min saved

San Antonio council nixes November ballot on Spurs arena funding

The San Antonio City Council rejected a push to place a November referendum on public funding for a $489 million Spurs arena downtown, meaning voters won’t have a chance to weigh in this year and the arena plan is moving forward without a November ballot.

via WOAI|

#city-council #funding #local

world18 days ago•6 min saved

Iceland's EU Referendum Turns on Fishing Rights and the Economy

Icelanders vote on resuming EU accession talks in August, with debate focused on economics, sovereignty, and who controls the country’s fishing grounds. The issue includes potential impacts from the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy and CAP subsidies, plus possible euro adoption, all set against broader geopolitical Arctic tensions and Iceland’s existing EU ties through the EEA and Schengen network.

via Euronews|

#economy #eu #fishing

state-news20 days ago•18 min saved

Missouri secretary of state declines to certify redistricting referendum, keeping the new map in place

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins declined to certify a referendum petition aimed at forcing a statewide vote on the new congressional map, calling it unconstitutional and leaving the Missouri First map in effect; supporters plan to challenge the ruling in court.

via KOMU 8|

#gerrymandering #missouri #redistricting

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

Missouri Election Chief Blocks Ballot Referendum on Trump-Backed Congressional Map

Missouri’s secretary of state rejected a citizen petition to force a statewide referendum on the GOP-drawn U.S. House map, ruling that congressional redistricting cannot be subject to a public vote. Supporters plan legal challenges and had submitted signatures that qualified under state rules, but the decision effectively allows the new districts to be used in primaries. The secretary also rejected a separate measure to strengthen the initiative process. The dispute adds to the nation’s mid-decade redistricting battles and could spill into the 2026 elections.

via The Guardian|

#missouri #politics #redistricting

us-politics20 days ago•11 min saved

Kansas Keeps Judicial Appointments, Rejects Ballot to Elect Justices

Voters in Kansas rejected a ballot measure that would have required electing state Supreme Court justices, preserving the governor’s appointment system and upholding abortion-rights rulings the court has established since 2019.

via The New York Times|

#abortion #elections #kansas

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

Missouri Secretary Blocks Referendum Aimed at Reversing GOP Redistricting

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said he would not certify a veto referendum intended to overturn the state’s new GOP-drawn congressional map, deeming it unconstitutional under state and federal law. Backers claim they gathered enough signatures to trigger a ballot vote, but the decision likely triggers legal challenges and could affect the map ahead of November elections.

via NBC News|

#gopmap #missouri #politics

politics20 days ago•7 min saved

Missouri SOS blocks statewide vote on gerrymandered map

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a Republican, refused to certify a ballot referendum to overturn the state’s gerrymandered congressional map, blocking a vote despite more than 300,000 signatures. He argued the Missouri Constitution does not authorize a referendum on congressional redistricting, signaling a likely legal battle as supporters vow to sue. The map, nicknamed Missouri First Map, was drawn last year to favor Republicans by splitting Kansas City into three districts.

via Kansas City Star|

#denny-hoskins #gerrymandering #missouri

politics24 days ago•6 min saved

Kansas vote could ignite a nationwide shift to electing state high courts

Kansas voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to replace the Missouri Plan nominating process with direct elections for the Kansas Supreme Court. Supporters say it would give “we the people” a say in selecting justices, while critics fear it would undermine judicial independence and fuel nationwide politicization of state courts. The campaign has drawn more than $12 million from groups on both sides, as Kansas’ move is framed within a broader national trend seen in Ohio, Wisconsin and potentially Montana.

via politico.com|

#elections #judiciary #kansas

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Canada's birthday tests unity as Alberta and Quebec push separatist agendas

Canada Day arrives with national unity under pressure: Alberta prepares an October referendum on separation and Quebec's sovereigntist Parti Québécois leads polls with a pledge for a third independence vote by 2030, while Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Edmonton to argue for a united Canada and has struck a deal to fast‑track a million-barrel‑a‑day oil pipeline; despite regional frictions, most Canadians remain hopeful for compromise and polls suggest separation remains unlikely.

via BBC|

#alberta #canada #politics

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Senegal's Parliament tightens its grip as Sonko-led reforms curb the president's powers

Senegal’s National Assembly, led by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, passed a controversial constitutional reform aimed at boosting parliamentary oversight and curbing presidential power — including creating a Constitutional Court, expanding committee powers, requiring disclosure of natural-resource deals, and prohibiting a sitting president from leading a political party. The move, backed by a large majority, follows a fallout between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko, who was fired as prime minister but remains a powerful Speaker, and now faces a planned nationwide referendum on the reforms amid protests outside Parliament and opposition accusations of political revenge.

via BBC|

#constitution #parliament #power-struggle

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million

Swiss voters rejected the far-right SVP’s plan to cap the population at 10 million by 2050 (54.79% against, 45.21% in favour) with a 58.86% turnout. The proposal would have forced limits on family reunification and residency and risked withdrawal from the EU free-movement agreement if the cap was approached, prompting warnings from the government and business groups about harm to the economy and EU ties.

via The Guardian|

#eu-relations #immigration #population

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Swiss voters reject plan to cap population at 10 million by 2050

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, with about 54% voting against and 59% turnout, in 25 of 26 cantons reporting. The result preserves Switzerland’s bilateral path with the EU and keeps immigration concerns on the political agenda, avoiding a potential clash over free movement as the population nears 10 million.

via politico.eu|

#eu-relations #immigration #politics