Macron raises possibility of referendum on immigration in France But would such a plan first need constitutional change?
'Preferendum': a buzz word, not a real concept, says French law expert The word was used by the government’s spokesperson on television - but a law professor says it is highly unlikely to materialise
Bid for referendum on France's controversial pension reforms rejected The ruling was made by France's highest constitutional authority on Wednesday Storms, UK tension, fake passes: Your Monday French news catch-up Le Pen’s immigration referendum pledge: What the latest figures show 500,000 sign petition for French vote on animal cruelty
French business leaders support new animal welfare campaign Three high-profile business founders in France have come out in support of holding a referendum on animal welfare issues - including the end of battery and intensive farming, the use of fur, and animal experimentation.
What is ‘ecocide’, the new crime proposed for France? The creation of an ecocide crime, described as any action causing serious damage to the environment, could be submitted to a national referendum.
Brexit and Britons in France - 04/2019 updates Latest updates on Brexit: carte de séjour applications, driving licence swap, Revoke article 50 petition, post-Brexit postal issues….
Facts are important to Brexit debate Kenneth Wheatley’s letter ( Truth of Brexit is Britain voted to leave , May issue) stresses the importance of facts, so the facts need to be right.
Referendum blame game Theresa May has rightly been criticised for her handling of Brexit negotiations.
We've had a second Brexit poll - so why not third? European Council president Donald Tusk says critics of a new Brexit referendum are being inconsistent because they did not oppose a “second referendum” in 2016 – after the first one in 1975.
5million signatures on Revoke Article 50 petition Online petition signed by 40,000 Britons in France is most popular ever on the UK Parliament website
British MPs to vote on new Brexit referendum British MPs will tonight vote on whether or not a new referendum should be held on Brexit.
Rights group seeks support for its 'Brexit solution' Pro-EU civil rights group New Europeans is asking people to sign an open letter calling for a last-ditch plan which it says would ‘break the Brexit deadlock’.
... an opposing view Please pass on our congratulations to Daniele Lebreton-Travis for her Letter of the Month (January edition). Would Britons abroad have a say in a 'People's Vote'? Macron could call May referendum: reports Brexit referendum has torn apart society says Macron
Is Shindler Brexit referendum case still under way? Is there any progress on the Shindler/Fouchet European court case about the Brexit referendum? J.S. Shindler case barrister appeals against dismissal Register to vote in case of new Brexit referendum Court rejects French barrister's Shindler Brexit case EU leaders 'back a final Brexit referendum' for UK Decision is due soon on Brexit challenge
Barrister seeks to rally Europeans against Brexit A French barrister has launched a new social media campaign which aims to bring together Europeans opposed to Brexit on grounds that the referendum was not run properly.
Deadline looms, EU refers to ‘cliff edge’ exit The EU has stepped up preparations for a possible ‘no deal’ scenario with time very tight before the deadline for having a complete exit deal agreed before the next European Council summit on October 18.
Five EU judges to hear case challenging Brexit vote Hearing based on the idea that the Brexit negotiations are illegal under EU law
Half French back regional independence referendums Following Catalan referendum, an online poll found 53% of French people would support independence votes for regions such as Corsica or the Basque Country - as long as violent scenes could be avoided
MPs expected to debate referendum on deal A petition to the UK government and parliament calling for a new Brexit referendum on the final deal has passed 100,000 signatures and is therefore expected to be debated by MPs.
Big response to barrister’s Brexit challenge A French barrister seeking to challenge the legality of the Brexit referendum says he has had more than 100 witness statements since Connexion ran his story.
EU referendum was ‘advisory’ British referendums are ‘advisory’ or ‘consultative’, with no legal force
Referendum was advisory – Farage UKIP leader Nigel Farage has admitted on live television that the EU referendum was ‘advisory’.
Referendum was advisory – Farage UKIP leader Nigel Farage has admitted on live television that the EU referendum was ‘advisory’.
Court date for Brexit vote ban challenge Lawyers head to High Court in London to fight for long-term British expats living in EU to have a vote in in/out referendum