Liechtenstein referendums, 1989

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Four referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1989.^[1] The first two were held on 19 March and concerned introducing referendums to decide on international treaties and amending the health insurance law.^[1] The treaty proposal was rejected by 56.8% of voters, whilst the health insurance law was approved by 59%.^[1] The third and fourth were held on 3 December on amending the sections of the constitution regarding the control of the justice administration and minority rights.^[1] Both were approved by voters.^[1]

Results

Introducing referendums on international treaties

Choice	Votes	%
For	3,644	43.2
Against	4,787	56.8
Invalid/blank votes	208	–
Total	8,639	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,306	64.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Amendment of the health insurance law

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,976	59.0
Against	3,458	41.0
Invalid/blank votes	205	–
Total	8,639	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,306	64.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment on control of justice administration

Choice	Votes	%
For	3,480	55.1
Against	2,677	42.4
Invalid/blank votes	872	–
Total	7,029	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,425	52.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment on minority rights

Choice	Votes	%
For	3,913	58.3
Against	2,737	40.8
Invalid/blank votes	379	–
Total	7,029	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,425	52.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1175 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

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