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Serbia holding a Constitutional Referendum
ArmRadio.am
28.10.2006 12:04
Serbs are holding a national referendum on a new constitution, which
declares the UN-run province of Kosovo an integral part of Serbia. If
accepted, it will be the first constitution of the Serbian state,
following the break-up of Yugoslavia.
The draft pre-empts UN-backed talks on the status of Kosovo, which are
meant to draft a settlement by the year-end.
Serbia's prime minister urged a "Yes" in this weekend's vote, saying
Kosovo was at the heart of Serbian statehood.
Serbia became an independent country earlier this year when its union
with neighboring Montenegro was formally dissolved.
The draft constitution has already received the backing of the Serbian
parliament, but now has to be approved in a national referendum, to be
held on Saturday and Sunday.
Around 6.6 million voters will be able to cast ballots The
constitution will be approved if it receives the support of more than
50% of the electorate.
ArmRadio.am
28.10.2006 12:04
Serbs are holding a national referendum on a new constitution, which
declares the UN-run province of Kosovo an integral part of Serbia. If
accepted, it will be the first constitution of the Serbian state,
following the break-up of Yugoslavia.
The draft pre-empts UN-backed talks on the status of Kosovo, which are
meant to draft a settlement by the year-end.
Serbia's prime minister urged a "Yes" in this weekend's vote, saying
Kosovo was at the heart of Serbian statehood.
Serbia became an independent country earlier this year when its union
with neighboring Montenegro was formally dissolved.
The draft constitution has already received the backing of the Serbian
parliament, but now has to be approved in a national referendum, to be
held on Saturday and Sunday.
Around 6.6 million voters will be able to cast ballots The
constitution will be approved if it receives the support of more than
50% of the electorate.