Czech European Union membership referendum, 2003
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The 2003 Czech European Union membership referendum took place on 7 and 8 June 2003 to decide whether the Czech Republic should join the European Union (EU). Over 75% of those who voted supported membership and the Czech Republic joined the EU on 1 May 2004.
[edit] Campaign
Opinion polls in the run up to the referendum showed support for joining from 63% to over 70%, with the highest support among younger, wealthier and better educated people.[1][2]
[edit] Results
| Electorate | Spoilt votes | Turnout (%) | For (%) | Against (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,259,525 | 100,754 | 4,557,960 (55.2) | 3,446,758 (77.3) | 1,010,448 (22.7) |
| Source: The Czech EU Accession Referendum | ||||
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