Summary
Five referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1992.[1] The first was held on 15 March on whether referendums should be introduced to approve international treaties, and was approved by 71.4% of voters. The second on 28 June concerned lowering the voting age from 20 to 18, but was rejected by 56.3% of voters. Two were held on 8 November on abolishing the 8% electoral threshold and adding a clause to the constitution banning discrimination, both of which were rejected.[1] The fifth and final referendum on 13 December was on joining the European Economic Area. It was approved by 55.8% of voters, with a voter turnout of 87%.[2][3][4]
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| Referendums for approving international treaties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18 | ||
| Abolishing the 8% electoral threshold | ||
| Constitutional clause banning discrimination | ||
| Joining the European Economic Area | ||
Despite the vote in favour, when the EEA subsequently came into existence in 1994, Liechtenstein did not join until after a second referendum in 1995.
Results edit
Treaty referendum edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 6,281 | 71.4 |
| Against | 2,513 | 28.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 183 | – |
| Total | 8,977 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,870 | 64.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18 edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,184 | 43.7 |
| Against | 2,814 | 56.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 83 | – |
| Total | 5,081 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,925 | 36.5 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Abolishment of the 8% electoral threshold edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,373 | 32.3 |
| Against | 4,964 | 67.7 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 151 | – |
| Total | 7,488 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,979 | 53.6 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Amendment of the constitution to ban discrimination edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,782 | 24.6 |
| Against | 5,473 | 75.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 233 | – |
| Total | 7,488 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,979 | 53.6 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Joining the European Economic Area edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 6,722 | 55.8 |
| Against | 5,322 | 44.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 120 | – |
| Total | 12,164 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,982 | 87.0 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1176 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Dataset: Liechtenstein: Referendum on the Agreement of European Economic Area 1992 European Election Database
- ^ "Liechtenstein to join trade zone". Doylestown Intelligencer. 14 December 1992. p. 21. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Liechtenstein bucks Swiss in trade vote". Medicine Hat News. Alberta. 14 December 1992. p. 21. Retrieved 18 February 2024.