Liechtenstein referendums, 1992

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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. 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]

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

Treaty referendum

Choice Votes %
For6,28171.4
Against2,51328.6
Invalid/blank votes183
Total8,977100
Registered voters/turnout13,87064.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18

Choice Votes %
For2,18443.7
Against2,81456.3
Invalid/blank votes83
Total5,081100
Registered voters/turnout13,92536.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Abolishment of the 8% electoral threshold

Choice Votes %
For2,37332.3
Against4,96467.7
Invalid/blank votes151
Total7,488100
Registered voters/turnout13,97953.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Amendment of the constitution to ban discrimination

Choice Votes %
For1,78224.6
Against5,47375.4
Invalid/blank votes233
Total7,488100
Registered voters/turnout13,97953.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Joining the European Economic Area

Choice Votes %
For6,72255.8
Against5,32244.2
Invalid/blank votes120
Total12,164100
Registered voters/turnout13,98287.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1176 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Dataset: Liechtenstein: Referendum on the Agreement of European Economic Area 1992 European Election Database
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