Presidential Decree No. 3 of 2025 Establishing National Referendum Commission

The Presidential Council establishes a 12-member National Commission for Referendum and National Consultation with authority to organize, supervise, and certify referendum processes. The commission can accredit observers and media, issue implementing regulations, and administer voter registration using existing electoral districts. The President of the Presidential Council retains authority to determine referendum subjects and approve results.

This decree signals potential constitutional or political referenda ahead, creating possible political transition risk for business continuity planning. For investors in long-term projects or strategic sectors, any referendum on constitutional arrangements, territorial governance, or resource distribution could materially affect contract validity, regulatory frameworks, or operational jurisdictions. The commission's structure and Presidential Council control suggest centralized management, but dual-government tensions between Tripoli and eastern authorities may limit geographic reach or result legitimacy—foreign parties should monitor whether eastern Libya recognizes this body's authority.