In Ljubljana, polling stations were opened for a specific referendum, marking a significant civic event for the city. A total of 257 polling stations were operational for a twelve-hour period, accommodating 227,324 registered electors. The process included an early voting period conducted from Tuesday through Thursday, during which 4,600 voters participated.
This turnout figure contrasts notably with the early voting turnout recorded before the local elections in 2022, when approximately 7,000 voters cast their ballots. The focus of this municipal referendum is the adoption of Article 4 of the decree concerning amendments and supplements to the Decree on the regulation of traffic within the City Municipality of Ljubljana. Specifically, the vote addresses the introduction of parking regulations within residential areas, detailed under Articles 15a, 15b, and 15c.
These regulations were initially adopted by the City Council of the City Municipality of Ljubljana during a meeting held on March 23, 2026. This vote constitutes the third municipal referendum held since the year 2000, and it is notable as the first referendum triggered by a large-scale public action. The participation of voters today reflects the civic engagement surrounding the proposed changes to urban mobility and residential zoning.
The proceedings underscore the direct democratic mechanism through which citizens weigh in on local governance matters.
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