Liechtenstein referendums, 2000
Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 2000.[1] The first was held on 27 February on amending the law promoting cheap living, and was rejected by 66.3% of voters.[1] The second was held on 18 June on the law on gaining and losing citizenship of the country, and was approved by 50.1% of voters, a margin of just 15 votes.[1] The third on 24 September concerned an agreement with neighbouring Switzerland on performance related tax on heavy load traffic, and was approved by 71% of voters.[1]
Results
Amendment to the law on cheap living
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 3,037 | 33.9 |
| Against | 5,930 | 66.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 169 | – |
| Total | 9,136 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 16,048 | 56.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Citizenship
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 3,858 | 50.1 |
| Against | 3,843 | 49.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 134 | – |
| Total | 7,835 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 16,108 | 48.6 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Heavy load traffic
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 6,417 | 71.0 |
| Against | 2,623 | 29.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 134 | – |
| Total | 9,174 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 16,173 | 56.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1176-1177 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
