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A referendum on political reform was held in Slovakia on 18 September 2010, following a successful petition started as a civil activity along with foundation of the radical neo-liberal Freedom and Solidarity (SaS),[1] which later became the third-largest party in the National Council. 401,126 signatures were collected, with 386,000 found valid.
The referendum failed to meet the turnout threshold required under the Constitution of Slovakia, with only 22.8% of the electorate voting: far below the 50% required. Large majorities voted in favour of all six proposals, with between 70% and 95% supporting each proposal.[2]
- ^ Vilikovská, Zuzana (7 July 2010). "SaS-initiated referendum to be held on September 18". The Slovak Spectator.
- ^ "Referendum 2010: Referendum fails due to low turnout, according to preliminary results - updated". The Slovak Spectator. 19 September 2010.