Marie Sneve Martinussen and Seher Aydar propose a constitutional amendment to establish advisory referendums at the national level. The proposal grants both citizens (if at least two per cent of eligible voters support it) and a qualified Storting minority (at least one third of members) the right to demand such referendums on matters within parliament's authority. The proposers argue the mechanism would strengthen representative democracy without undermining the Storting's and government's responsibilities.
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Option 1: Add new subsections three and four to § 49: Any person eligible to vote in parliamentary elections may propose an advisory referendum on matters within the Storting's authority. An advisory referendum shall be held if at least two per cent of eligible voters support the proposal. An advisory referendum shall also be held if at least one third of the Storting's members submit a written request. No referendum may be held on proposals that contradict the constitution or Norway's international legal obligations. Rules on the conditions for and conduct of referendums shall be established by law.
Option 2: Add new subsections three and four to § 49: Any person eligible to vote in parliamentary elections may propose an advisory referendum on matters within the Storting's authority. An advisory referendum shall be held if at least two per cent of eligible voters support the proposal. No referendum may be held on proposals that contradict the constitution or Norway's international legal obligations. Rules on the conditions for and conduct of referendums shall be established by law.
Option 3: Add new subsection four to § 76: One third of the Storting's members may demand that an advisory referendum be held on a matter the Storting has taken up for consideration. In such cases, the Storting shall not decide the matter until the referendum result is known.
Option 4: Add new subsections three and four to § 49: Any person eligible to vote in parliamentary elections may propose an advisory referendum on matters within the Storting's authority. An advisory referendum shall be held if at least two per cent of eligible voters support the proposal. No referendum may be held on proposals that contradict the constitution or Norway's international legal obligations. Rules on the conditions for and conduct of referendums shall be established by law. Add new subsection four to § 76: One third of the Storting's members may demand that an advisory referendum be held on a matter the Storting has taken up for consideration. In such cases, the Storting shall not decide the matter until the referendum result is known.
Option 5: Add new subsections three and four to § 49: Any person eligible to vote in parliamentary elections may propose an advisory referendum on matters within the Storting's authority. An advisory referendum shall be held if at least two per cent of eligible voters support the proposal. No referendum may be held on proposals that contradict the constitution or Norway's international legal obligations. Rules on the conditions for and conduct of referendums shall be established by law. Add new subsection four to § 76: One third of the Storting's members may demand that an advisory referendum be held on a matter within the Storting's authority. In such cases, the Storting shall not decide the matter until the referendum result is known.