Lithuanian land sales referendum, 2014
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A referendum on forbidding the sale of land to foreigners was held in Lithuania on 29 June 2014.[1] Although 73% of voters voted in favour, the referendum was invalidated by a turnout of just 14.98%.[2][3]
Background
When Lithuania joined the European Union in 2004, it agreed to allow the sale of land to foreigners. However, the country was granted a seven-year transition period, under which sale of land to foreigners remained illegal. This period was later extended to last until May 2014.[1]
A previous referendum on allowing EU citizens to buy land was held in 1996. Although a majority of those voting voted in favour, the required quorum of 50% of registered voters voting in favour was not achieved.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 269,049 | 72.83 |
| Against | 100,375 | 27.17 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 10,754 | – |
| Total | 380,178 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,538,430 | 14.98 |
| Source: VRK | ||
References
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- ↑ Land sale ban referendum fails in Lithuania due to record-low turnout Lithuania Tribune, 29 June 2014
- ↑ Voter turnout of failed referendum at 14.98%
