Four referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1989.[1] The first two were held on 19 March and concerned introducing referendums to decide on international treaties and amending the health insurance law.[1] The treaty proposal was rejected by 56.8% of voters, whilst the health insurance law was approved by 59%.[1] The third and fourth were held on 3 December on amending the sections of the constitution regarding the control of the justice administration and minority rights.[1] Both were approved by voters.[1]
Results
Introducing referendums on international treaties
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,644
43.2
Against
4,787
56.8
Invalid/blank votes
208
–
Total
8,639
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,306
64.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Amendment of the health insurance law
Choice
Votes
%
For
4,976
59.0
Against
3,458
41.0
Invalid/blank votes
205
–
Total
8,639
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,306
64.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Constitutional amendment on control of justice administration
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,480
55.1
Against
2,677
42.4
Invalid/blank votes
872
–
Total
7,029
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,425
52.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Constitutional amendment on minority rights
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,913
58.3
Against
2,737
40.8
Invalid/blank votes
379
–
Total
7,029
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,425
52.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdeDieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1175 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
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