Liechtenstein referendums, 1989
Four referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1989.[1] The first two were held on 19 March and concerned introducing referendums to decide on international treaties and amending the health insurance law.[1] The treaty proposal was rejected by 56.8% of voters, whilst the health insurance law was approved by 59%.[1] The third and fourth were held on 3 December on amending the sections of the constitution regarding the control of the justice administration and minority rights.[1] Both were approved by voters.[1]
Results
Introducing referendums on international treaties
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For | 3,644 | 43.2 |
Against | 4,787 | 56.8 |
Invalid/blank votes | 208 | – |
Total | 8,639 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 13,306 | 64.9 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Amendment of the health insurance law
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For | 4,976 | 59.0 |
Against | 3,458 | 41.0 |
Invalid/blank votes | 205 | – |
Total | 8,639 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 13,306 | 64.9 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Constitutional amendment on control of justice administration
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For | 3,480 | 55.1 |
Against | 2,677 | 42.4 |
Invalid/blank votes | 872 | – |
Total | 7,029 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 13,425 | 52.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Constitutional amendment on minority rights
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For | 3,913 | 58.3 |
Against | 2,737 | 40.8 |
Invalid/blank votes | 379 | – |
Total | 7,029 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 13,425 | 52.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1175 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7