Liechtenstein Family Allowances Act referendum, 2016

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A referendum on amendments to the Family Allowances Act was held in Liechtenstein on 18 September 2016.^[1] The amendments were rejected by 82% of voters.

Background

The amendments to the Family Allowances Act would introduce paid maternity leave for 20 weeks, financed by companies, although they would not have to pay the health insurance during this period. They would also introduce daily rates for child care centres.^[1]

A referendum was forced after the Chamber of Commerce collected 1,179 signatures between 8 April and 11 May 2016. After validation, 1,144 were deemed valid, meeting the requirement of article 64 of the constitution for at least 1,000 signatures.

The Landtag approved the holding of a referendum on 9 June by a vote of 13–12, with a second vote on an amendment by the Progressive Citizens' Party making voting optional rather than compulsory passing by 19 votes to six.^[1] The government set the date of the referendum on 14 June.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,100	17.61
Against	9,826	82.39
Invalid/blank votes	168	–
Total	12,094	100
Registered voters/turnout	19,765	61.19
Source: Government of Liechtenstein

References

1 2 3 4 Liechtenstein, 18 September 2016: Family Allowances Act (daily sickness benefits during maternity) Direct Democracy (German)

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