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Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks
europe9 hours ago

Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks

Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on restarting EU accession talks, reviving interest in joining the bloc after Reykjavik paused negotiations in 2013. A rise in living costs and the war in Ukraine helped rekindle interest, and the government says reopening talks could open opportunities and deepen European integration, even though Iceland already participates in the EU’s single market, Schengen, and the European Free Trade Association alongside NATO membership.

via Reuters|
#diplomacy#eu#eu-accession
Virginia court blocks April referendum to redraw U.S. House maps
politics6 days ago

Virginia court blocks April referendum to redraw U.S. House maps

A Virginia court issued a temporary restraining order blocking Democrats’ planned April referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, potentially derailing their bid to gain four U.S. House seats. The TRO, requested by the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee, lasts until March 18 while Democrats appeal. Early voting begins March 6, and the decision adds another legal hurdle in the broader national redistricting fight.

via WTOP|
#court-ruling#politics#redistricting
Virginia Supreme Court clears path for Democrats’ redistricting referendum
politics6 days ago

Virginia Supreme Court clears path for Democrats’ redistricting referendum

A Virginia county judge briefly blocked the April 21 referendum on a Democratic constitutional amendment to let the General Assembly redraw congressional districts in response to mid-decade GOP gerrymandering, but the Virginia Supreme Court quickly overruled the ruling, allowing the vote to proceed. The measure, if approved by voters, could empower redistricting after other states engage in mid-decade redraws and potentially yield up to four new Democratic seats; early voting would begin in March.

via Democracy Docket|
#democrats#gop#politics
Va. Democrats push 10-1 congressional map amid court battle and April referendum
politics19 days ago

Va. Democrats push 10-1 congressional map amid court battle and April referendum

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed 10-1 congressional map aimed at tilting 10 of 11 districts blue, including two majority‑minority districts in the 3rd and 4th; they’re pursuing a referendum to authorize mid‑decade redistricting, set for April 21, while Republicans blocked the measure in court and the case is being appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court for expedited review.

via The Washington Post|
#court#gerrymandering#politics
WA income tax push slammed as rigged to dodge voters
politics21 days ago

WA income tax push slammed as rigged to dodge voters

Seattle-based columnist Jason Rantz argues Washington Democrats used an emergency clause to push a millionaire income tax without allowing a voter referendum, delaying any tax collection until 2029 and labeling the move a procedural scam that undermines democracy; he accuses lawmakers of bypassing public accountability and calls for greater transparency and accountability.

via seattlered.com|
#democrats#emergency-clause#income-tax
Alberta independence movement seeks Trump backing to split from Canada
world26 days ago

Alberta independence movement seeks Trump backing to split from Canada

A fringe Alberta independence movement led by the Alberta Prosperity Project is pressing for a referendum on secession from Canada and has reportedly sought U.S. backing, including a possible $500 billion line of credit to fund a transition. CNN reports that State Department officials allegedly met with group leaders, drawing pushback from Canadian leaders who warn the path would be legally and economically daunting. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has cultivated ties with Trump, and some activists have floated joining the United States, though polls show low support for independence. Stay Free Alberta is also collecting signatures for a referendum drive, with Indigenous treaty rights underscoring the legal complexities of any split.

via CNN|
#alberta-independence#alberta-prosperity-project#canadian-sovereignty
US urged to respect Canadian sovereignty as Alberta separatists push referendum
world27 days ago

US urged to respect Canadian sovereignty as Alberta separatists push referendum

Alberta separatists collecting signatures for a referendum to leave Canada reportedly met U.S. officials in Washington to discuss feasibility and financing, drawing criticism from Canadian premiers who insist sovereignty be respected and that the democratic process be handled domestically; White House officials say no commitments were made, while Ipsos polls suggest about 30% of Albertans would vote to begin separation, with most residents favoring remaining part of Canada.

via BBC|
#alberta#referendum#separatism
Virginia court blocks Democrats' bid to fast-track redistricting amendment
politics29 days ago

Virginia court blocks Democrats' bid to fast-track redistricting amendment

A Virginia judge ruled Democrats violated the constitutional amendment process in their effort to bypass the normal redistricting cycle, delaying any statewide vote on the measure until 2028 and finding that congressional redistricting was improperly added to an October 2025 session; Republicans call it a decisive victory, while Democrats plan to appeal, leaving 2026 maps and the referendum timeline in doubt.

via vpm.org|
#court-ruling#hj6007#politics
Virginia eyes ballot to redraw the U.S. House map, targeting up to four GOP seats
politics1 month ago

Virginia eyes ballot to redraw the U.S. House map, targeting up to four GOP seats

Virginia Senate advances a constitutional amendment to allow a referendum on a new U.S. House map before the 2026 midterms, with Democrats signaling plans to flip as many as four Republican-held seats; the move mirrors California’s redistricting fight, is backed by a pro‑map campaign, and faces ongoing court challenges while independent commissions would draw maps in 2030.

via CNN|
#democrats#politics#redistricting
world1 month ago

Trump’s Greenland push risks turning Nuuk against a U.S. bid

President Trump’s push to have Greenland join the United States relies on incentives and pressure, but his insistence on owning Greenland and even threats of force have hardened Greenlanders’ resistance. Local leaders say Greenland does not want to be owned or bought, and polls show most residents are not eager to break with Denmark or immediately align with the U.S. While aides discuss options to influence a potential referendum—through information campaigns, public-sector offers, or private incentives—Greenland’s prime minister and Denmark’s leader reaffirm that Greenland is not for sale and will stay aligned with Denmark and NATO. In the U.S., lawmakers express caution about military action, and a bipartisan delegation is slated to visit Copenhagen, underscoring the delicate diplomacy at play.

via Politico|
#arctic#denmark#greenland