In parliamentary republics the decision to dissolve Parliament is taken either by the President, possibly after consultations, or by the President, on the initiative and/or with the countersignature of the Prime Minister. In Austria both of last-mentioned conditions must be fulfilled. In Latvia the president is only entitled to propose the dissolution of parliament. Following this proposal, a national referendum shall be held. If in the referendum more than half of the votes are cast in favour of dissolution, the Saeima shall be considered dissolved, new elections called, and such elections held no later than two months after the date of the dissolution of the Saeima. If in the referendum more than half of the votes are cast against the dissolution of the Saeima, then the President shall be deemed to be removed from office, and the Saeima shall elect a new President to serve for the remaining term of office of the President so removed.