1992 Liechtenstein referendums

Five referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1992.^[1] The first was held on 15 March on whether referendums should be introduced to approve international treaties, and was approved by 71.4% of voters. The second on 28 June concerned lowering the voting age from 20 to 18, but was rejected by 56.3% of voters. Two referendums were held on 8 November on abolishing the 8% electoral threshold and adding a clause to the constitution banning discrimination, both of which were rejected.^[1] The fifth and final referendum on 13 December was on joining the European Economic Area. It was approved by 55.8% of voters, with a voter turnout of 87%.^[2][3][4]

1992 Liechtenstein referendums

Referendums for approving international treaties
For   71.42% Against   28.58%
Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18
For   43.70% Against   56.30%
Abolishing the 8% electoral threshold
For   32.34% Against   67.66%
Constitutional clause banning discrimination
For   24.56% Against   75.44%
Joining the European Economic Area
For   55.81% Against   44.19%

Despite the vote in favour, when the EEA subsequently came into existence in 1994, Liechtenstein did not join until after a second referendum in 1995.

Results

Treaty referendum

Choice	Votes	%
For	6,281	71.4
Against	2,513	28.6
Invalid/blank votes	183	–
Total	8,977	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,870	64.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,184	43.7
Against	2,814	56.3
Invalid/blank votes	83	–
Total	5,081	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,925	36.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Abolishment of the 8% electoral threshold

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,373	32.3
Against	4,964	67.7
Invalid/blank votes	151	–
Total	7,488	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,979	53.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Amendment of the constitution to ban discrimination

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,782	24.6
Against	5,473	75.4
Invalid/blank votes	233	–
Total	7,488	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,979	53.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Joining the European Economic Area

Choice	Votes	%
For	6,722	55.8
Against	5,322	44.2
Invalid/blank votes	120	–
Total	12,164	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,982	87.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

See also

• 1992 Liechtenstein constitutional crisis