Only one real update; the Serbian referendum, which passed.
It passed 60-40, however, the more interesting thing, is the 30% turnout.
Serbia recently changed its laws to allow for the passage of referenda without a 50% turnout.
These are the facts; however, what is more interesting to me, is the 50% turnout threshold that many countries have.
This is where we veer off the usual fact based talk and get into more opinion based talk; but, why do such things even exist?
The answer is simple enough; to ensure that they people really want change. However; would people simply not be able to vote "no" if they did not want change?
Why are we assuming those who did not turn out are just as opposed as those who vote no?
In my opinion, such rules are silly. If you want turnout, you should simply combine two laws; first, mandatory voting, and secondly, a none-of-the-above option. This allows people to send whatever message they wish.
Regardless, the referendum in Serbia has passed, and as such, Serbian laws will move more in line with laws in the EU surrounding judicial issues.
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