1989 Liechtenstein referendums

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]

1989 Liechtenstein referendums
Referendums for international treaties
For
43.22%
Against
56.78%
Amending the health insurance law
For
59.00%
Against
41.00%
Amending sections of the constitution on control of the justice administration
For
56.52%
Against
43.48%
Amending sections of the constitution on minority rights
For
58.84%
Against
41.16%

Results

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Introducing referendums on international treaties

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1175 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7