Liechtenstein referendums, 2000

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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

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