Austrian nuclear power referendum, 1978

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A referendum on the use of nuclear power was held in Austria on 5 November 1978.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approve a law allowing the peaceful use of nuclear power, particularly relating to the start-up of the Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant.^[2] Voters narrowly rejected it, with 50.5% voting against. As a result, although the Power Plant was finished, it was never operated and has since been dismantled.

Voter turnout was 64.1%.^[2]

Results by state.

  Yes

  No

Results

Choice	Votes	%
No	1,606,777	50.5
Yes	1,576,709	49.5
Valid votes	3,183,486	97.7
Invalid or blank votes	75,996	2.3
Total votes	3,259,482	100.00
Registered voters and turnout	5,083,779	64.1
Source: Austrian Ministry of the Interior

Results by state

References

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