The Brexit drama continues, with Theresa May getting cold feet and the European Court of Justice lending the remainers a hand.
Category: Referenda
Brexit: the final fortnight
Britain's parliament has two weeks to approve the agreement for leaving the EU. Assuming it doesn't, then what?
Brexit, or how not to do democracy
Theresa May's government is teetering, with little prospect of getting its Brexit plan through parliament. Is there a better way this could have all been handled?
“Non” scores a Pyrrhic victory
New Caledonia votes against independence, but the narrowness of the margin suggests that there is plenty of life left in the issue.
Referendum preview: New Caledonia
A new nation in Oceania is unlikely to emerge just yet, but Sunday's vote in New Caledonia will be an important step towards deciding the territory's future.
Blasphemy in Ireland and Austria
Ireland strikes a blow for freedom of speech, despite an unfortunate precedent from the European Court of Human Rights.
Results roundup
Election news from the weekend from Brazil, Latvia, Cameroon, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Romania.
Self-determination in the Pacific
Despite its troubled history, New Caledonia next month looks set to vote to remain French.
No resolution in Macedonia
Macedonia's referendum fails by a long way to reach the required threshold, but the government promises to push ahead with its agreement with Greece.
Referendum preview: Macedonia
Macedonians vote on Sunday on whether to become North Macedonians, thereby appeasing Greece and opening the way to membership in the EU.
The World is Not Enough 