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Welcome to the only Bulgarian site devoted to DIRECT DEMOCRACY (DD) IN ACTION! The info provided by the site is not only about Bulgaria, but about other countries, as well and it is mostly addressed to active people with civic stands – just as you are :)

Here you can:
- Read about forthcoming or carried out referenda or citizen initiatives in Bulgaria, Switzerland, or countries all over the world;
- Check the issues on which citizens initiate referenda and find out about their results;
- Compare the legislation regarding citizen participation in various countries and in Bulgaria: is it a difficult, or an easy thing to initiate a referendum;
- Give your contribution to the public debate in the Bulgarian society;
- Express your opinion or recommendations about the site, or whatever occurs to your mind in connection to the issue of DD ...
- You can also contact us for some printed materials.

This site is a part of the Balkan Assist’s project - "Referendum and Citizens’ Initiative", which has started 2002, supported by the SDC, and the Canton of Bern.

"Balkan Assist" is a Bulgarian non-for-profit association established in 2000 uniting individuals and organizations working for the development of the civil society. Balkan Assist Association stimulates and supports direct citizen participation at local and central level by implementing initiatives and projects in partnership with community groups, organizations and institutions. For more info about the project or the Association, seå: www.balkanassist.bg
Do you think that the excise duty over the rakia should be decreased?
Yes - 73%
No - 15%
I do not care - 13%

The results are based on 55 votes from the Bulgarian section of this site
More surveys:
Do you share the opinion that tests after seventh grade in school would restrict the practice of the private lessons?
Do you think that Bulgarian president should be given the right of legislative initiative?
Has Bulgaria faced a demographic collapse ?
Is it necessary to adopt a new Act for Direct Democracy ?
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