Danish Amsterdam Treaty referendum, 1998
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A referendum on the Amsterdam Treaty was held in Denmark on 28 May 1998.[1] It was approved by 55.1% of voters with a turnout of 76.2%.[2] The treaty subsequently came into effect on 1 May 1999.[2]
Background
The Danish parties and lists recommended voting as follows:[3]
- For: Social Democrats, Social Liberal Party, Conservative People's Party, Centre Democrats, Christian Democrats (although members were free to vote as they wish) and Liberals
- Against: Socialist People's Party, June Movement, People's Movement against the EU, Danish People's Party, Progress Party and the Red-Green Alliance
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 1,647,692 | 55.1 |
Against | 1,342,595 | 44.9 |
Invalid/blank votes | 56,494 | – |
Total | 3,046,781 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,996,333 | 76.2 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p525 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Results EU Oplysningen (Danish)
- ↑ Recommendations Euroepan Commission (Danish)
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