REFERENDUM 2026 AT A GLANCE

Four key points

(a) The caretaker government, Election Commission, and other constitutional bodies shall be formed in accordance with the procedures described in the July Charter.
(b) The next National Parliament shall be bicameral. An upper house with 100 members shall be formed in proportion to the votes obtained by the political parties in the national election, and any constitutional amendment shall require the approval of a majority of the upper house members.
(c) The political parties have reached a consensus on 30 reform proposals included in the July Charter—covering areas such as increasing women’s representation in parliament, electing the deputy speaker and parliamentary committee chairs from the opposition, limiting the prime minister’s tenure, enhancing the president’s powers, expanding fundamental rights, ensuring judicial independence, and strengthening local government. The victorious parties in the upcoming election will be obliged to implement these agreed reforms.
d) Other reforms described in the July Charter will be implemented in line with the commitments made by political parties.


On referendum day, voters will express their opinion by casting a single vote — “Yes” or “No” — on all four points combined.
If the majority votes “Yes”, a Constitutional Reform Council will be formed, composed of representatives elected in the upcoming parliamentary election. These representatives will simultaneously serve as members of the National Parliament.


If a majority of voters choose “NO” in the referendum, it signifies a rejection of the “July National Charter” and its associated reforms proposed by the interim government.