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Lithuania: facts on ratification

Constitutional practicability of referendum on EU Constitution

Yes. Binding referendum provided if constitutional amendment to fundamental principles of state effected but Art. 6 EU Treaty guarantees integracy of these principles. Otherwise binding referendum can be held as a very significant issue for the state and the people.

 

Regulation about a special transfer of sovereignty to EU

none

 

Approval of transfer of sovereignty without effect of constitutional amendment

Majority from parliament, Art. 138, 67 nr. 16, 69 ConstLithuania.

 

Approval of transfer of sovereignty with effect of constitutional amendment

Not expressly regulated but constitutional amendment required.

 

Approval of constitutional amendment

Two successive approvals from parliament with majority of 2/3 its members initiated by 1/4 from the members of parliament or at least 300.000 of the electorate, Art. 147, 148 III ConstLithuania. Amendment of the democratic and republican form of state has to be approved by referendum with majority of 3/5 from the electorate, Art 148 I ConstLithuania. Other fundamental principles of the state or the provisions for amending the constitution can only be amended with approval by referendum, Art. 148 II ConstLithuania.

 

Other constitutional regulations about referendums

Referendums can be called on the most significant issues for the state and the people, can be requested by at least 300.000 of the electorate and people have the right of legislative initiative if submitted by 50.000 of the electorate, Art. 9, 68 II ConstLithuania.

Marian Zdeb

 

Lithuania

area ~ 65,.000 sq km
 
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