Iceland Says Yes To New Constitution

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With all votes now counted from last Saturday's referendum, the majority of Icelanders have voted in favor of having a new constitution, including a number of significant changes.
The results are as follows:

1. Do you wish the Constitution Council's proposals to form the basis of a new draft Constitution? Yes: 66.3% No: 33.7%

2. In the new Constitution, do you want natural resources that are not privately owned to be declared national property? Yes: 82.5% No: 17.5%

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