Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 2000.[1] The first was held on 27 February on amending the law promoting cheap living, and was rejected by 66.3% of voters.[1] The second was held on 18 June on the law on access to citizenship of the country, and was approved by 50.1% of voters, a margin of just 15 votes.[1] The third on 24 September concerned an agreement with the neighbouring Switzerland on performance-related tax on heavy load traffic, and was approved by 71% of voters.[1]
Results
Amendment to the law on cheap living
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,037
33.87
Against
5,930
66.13
Total
8,967
100.00
Valid votes
8,967
98.15
Invalid/blank votes
169
1.85
Total votes
9,136
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
16,048
56.93
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Citizenship
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,858
50.10
Against
3,843
49.90
Total
7,701
100.00
Valid votes
7,701
98.29
Invalid/blank votes
134
1.71
Total votes
7,835
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
16,108
48.64
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Heavy load traffic
Choice
Votes
%
For
6,417
70.98
Against
2,623
29.02
Total
9,040
100.00
Valid votes
9,040
98.54
Invalid/blank votes
134
1.46
Total votes
9,174
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
16,173
56.72
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdDieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1176-1177 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
