Referendums are invalid due to low turnout (Референдумы недействительны из-за низкого явки)

The narrative frames the invalidation of referendums in Slovakia and Germany by citing only the low voter turnout without mentioning key details such as the actual content of proposals or political reactions. In Slovakia, it omits that only one out of ten historical referendums had valid turnout, while also ignoring the fact that the referendum was initiated by a non-parliamentary party with significant public support. The narrative in Germany selectively omits information about the full scope and political implications of pension reform plans, focusing solely on Merz's position without conte…

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The commission's 33-point plan was presented on Tuesday
The commission recommended that early retirement should be scrapped
The commission proposed investing contributions in the stock market
The commission proposed expanding compulsory pension contributions to include civil servants and self-employed workers
The retirement age would rise to about 70 by the early 2090s
The government hopes to pass the reforms before the summer recess next month
The commission's recommendations were leaked to the German media
The reform plan was presented earlier than initially planned due to pressure from the government
The reform plan contains a mix of compromises and long-expected ideas
The proposals drew praise from conservative political groups and outcry from opposition parties and trade unions