The President of the Republic may, after consulting with the
President of the Constitutional Council, the President of the National Assembly
and the President of the Senate, submit to a referendum any reform bill which,
although normally reserved to the legislative power, could have profound
repercussions on the future of the Nation and national institutions.
This shall apply in particular to:
- bills to organize public authorities or to amend the Constitution;
- bills to ratify international agreements or treaties having particularly
important consequences;
- certain reform bills relating to laws on persons and property.
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In force from 8 September 2026
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