BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian electoral authorities say that a proposed national referendum on Budapest's bid to host the 2024 Olympics meets the formal legal requirements.
The National Election Committee now has until Oct. 6 to carry out a full inquiry on the question asking citizens whether they want Parliament to repeal the law about bidding for and hosting the Olympics.
The question was submitted for approval to electoral authorities by opponents of Budapest's bid. The referendum still faces several potential hurdles and organizers need to gather 200,000 signatures in four months in favor of the vote.