Requirements for a referendum to pass

Denmark

Denmark

Answer
  • Mandatory referendum - simple majority
  • Optional referendum - simple majority
Source

Constitution(1953)

Section42

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(5) Atthe referendum votes shall be cast for or against the Bill. For the Bill to berejected, a majority of the electors who vote and not less than thirty per centof all persons who are entitled to vote shall have voted against the Bill.

Comment

Section 42, Article 5 applies to both optional and mandatory referendums

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