Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Everyone enjoying electoral rights is entitled to sign a popular initiative or request for a referendum."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Revised Guidelines on the Holding of Referendums, para. III.3.a

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Revised Guidelines on the Holding of Referendums

Spanish; Castilian

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including support from a minimum number of citizens.