Opinion of Parliament

58. In the case of popular initiatives, it is important for the people to be informed of Parliament’s opinion. Accordingly, the guidelines provide for Parliament to give its opinion.

59. Parliament’s opinion is all the more necessary when the referendum is requested by the executive. Electors must therefore be informed of Parliament’s position.

60. Consultation of Parliament must not give rise to delaying tactics. The law must therefore set a deadline for Parliament to give its opinion, and a deadline for the popular vote to take place, where necessary without Parliament’s opinion if the latter has not rendered it in time.

61. In the case of regional or local referendums, the regional or local assembly shall take over a role similar to that played by Parliament at the national level.