A Polish civic organization, Klub Jagielloński, has submitted a petition to the Senate proposing significant changes to Poland’s referendum process. The proposed reforms aim to increase participation and reduce the cost of referendums, which currently often fail to meet required voter turnout thresholds. Key proposals include eliminating minimum participation requirements for referendums to be valid, and allowing for the electronic collection of signatures to initiate referendums. The petition also addresses campaign finance regulations related to referendum campaigns. Advocates argue the current rules frequently result in expensive votes with non-binding outcomes. The changes are intended to modernize the referendum system and make it more accessible to citizens at both local and national levels. The Senate will now consider the proposed changes.
