Referenda in Sweden (original) (raw)

Since the introduction of parliamentarism in Sweden six referenda has been held. The Swedish Constitution (1974) provides for deciding referenda. However none of the referenda held have been deciding but rather of an advisory nature and formally not binding for the Riksdag. The latest referendum on Adopting the Euro was held on September 14, 2003 in the wake of the murder of Anna Lindh, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The referendum on joing the European Union was held on November 13, 1994.

Year Referendum Participation Yes No Blank Result
2003 Adopting the Euro 82.6% 42.0% 55.9% 2.1% Reject
1994 Joining the European Union 83.3% 52.3% 46.8% 0.9% Approve
Year Referendum Participation Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Blank Outcome
1980 Reliance on Nuclear Power 75.7% 18.9% 39.1% 38.7% 3.3% Alternative 2
1957 Tax Funded Pension System 72.4% 45.8% 15.0% 35.3% 3.9% Alternative 1
Year Referendum Participation Yes No Blank Result
1955 Changing from left to right hand side traffic 53.0% 15.5% 82.9% 1.6% Reject
1922 Prohibition 55.1% 49.1% 50.9% - Reject

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