Home > 5.4 Effects of the referendum > Referendums in Europe - An Analysis of the Legal Rules in European States
 
 
 
Download file    
 
 
Paragraph 127
 

When the vote has concerned a question of principle or a generally-worded proposal, Parliament must adopt implementing regulations. This is the case in states where specificallyworded drafts cannot be submitted to referendum, as in Croatia and Georgia. It is also the case with generally-worded texts in Estonia (issue of national interest), Switzerland (generallyworded popular initiative). Bulgaria (when necessary) and “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” (within 60 days if the referendum is not suspensive) also provide for Parliament to be called upon to pass legislation in accordance with the outcome of the referendum.