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Rådgivande folkomröstning

An advisory referendum (rådgivande folkomröstning) is a vote where the result guides the Riksdag (Sweden's parliament) without binding it, like the EU referendum in 1994. The people get to give their opinion on an important question, but the formal decision is still made by the elected representatives. The form is used to capture the citizens' will on decisive questions while the final responsibility stays with the Riksdag.

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