The Venice Commission regrets that the revision of the law on referendums started only when a constitutional referendum was imminent. Amendments to its fundamental provisions should be applied less than one year after their adoption only if they ensure conformity with the standards of the European electoral heritage or implement recommendations by international organisations. Moreover, the Venice Commission recommends holding the next referendum late enough to make the revised law really applicable to it. The amendments should be adopted by broad consensus and by taking account of the public consultations with all relevant stakeholders.