Also means
civic initiative
Usage Note
Bürgerbegehren is a formal petition by citizens to compel a local authority to hold a referendum (Bürgerentscheid) on a specific issue. It is a tool of direct democracy at the municipal level in Germany.
Examples
"Das Bürgerbegehren gegen den Neubau bekam genug Unterschriften."
Natural Translation
The citizens' petition against the new construction gathered enough signatures.
Literal Translation
The citizens-petition against the new-build got enough signatures.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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