Scenarios about 'referendum'
A formal vote by the electorate on a specific political question or proposed law, allowing citizens to directly express their will on matters of public policy. Referendums have been used throughout modern history to decide issues ranging from independence and sovereignty to constitutional changes and social reforms. In alternate history scenarios, divergent referendum results often serve as critical points of departure, creating timelines where different electoral outcomes fundamentally alter national boundaries, political systems, or international relations.
What If Berlin's Tempelhof Airport Was Redeveloped Instead of Preserved?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Berlin's historic Tempelhof Airport was transformed into a major urban development project rather than becoming Europe's largest inner-city park.
What If Brexit Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Kingdom voted to remain in the European Union in 2016, potentially reshaping European politics, economic development, and global power dynamics in the 21st century.
What If The Scottish Independence Referendum Passed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Scotland voted for independence in 2014, creating a new sovereign nation in Western Europe and fundamentally altering the United Kingdom's political and economic landscape.
What If Western Australia Seceded from Australia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Western Australia's 1933 secession referendum led to independence, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Asia-Pacific region and creating a new sovereign nation.
What If Quebec's 1995 Sovereignty Referendum Had Succeeded?
Exploring how Canada and North America would have evolved if Quebec had voted for sovereignty in the razor-thin 1995 referendum, creating a new nation in the heart of Canada.
What If Australia Became a Republic in 2025?
Exploring the constitutional, political, and cultural consequences if Australia successfully transitioned to a republic following a referendum, ending its monarchical ties with the United Kingdom.