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 Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum Succeeded?
Exploring the constitutional, social, and international consequences if Australia had successfully established a First Nations Voice to Parliament through the 2023 referendum.
What If Australia Became a Republic?
Exploring how Australia's political landscape, international relations, and national identity might have evolved if the 1999 republic referendum had succeeded, transforming the country from a constitutional monarchy to a republic.
What If Catalonia Successfully Seceded From Spain?
Exploring how Europe and the Iberian Peninsula would have developed if Catalonia had achieved independence from Spain.
What If Scotland Became Independent?
Exploring how Scotland and the rest of the UK would have developed if the 2014 independence referendum had succeeded in creating a separate Scottish nation.
What If the United Kingdom Remained in the European Union?
Exploring how Europe and Britain would have developed if Brexit had never happened and the UK maintained its EU membership.