Finnish European Union membership referendum, 1994
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An advisory referendum on joining the European Union was held in Finland on 16 October 1994.[1] 56.9% of voters approved of the proposal, with a voter turnout of 70.8%.[2] Due to having its own customs jurisduction, a separate referndum was held in the Åland Islands four days later, and was also approved.[3]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,620,726 | 56.9 |
Against | 1,228,261 | 43.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 12,578 | – |
Total | 2,861,565 | 100 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p606 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p613
- ↑ Åland-Inseln (Finnland), 20. November 1994 : Beitritt zur EU Direct Democracy
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