Czech European Union membership referendum, 2003
- Czech European Union membership referendum, 2003
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A referendum on joining the European Union was held in the Czech Republic on 7 and 8 June 2003. The proposal was supported by 77.3% of voters, with a turnout of 55.2%. The Czech Republic joined the EU on 1 May 2004.
Campaign
Opinion polls in the run-up to the referendum showed support for joining from 63% to over 70%, with the highest support among younger, wealthier and better educated people.[1]
Results
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
3,446,758 |
77.3 |
| Against |
1,010,448 |
22.7 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
100,754 |
- |
| Total |
4,557,960 |
100 |
| Source: IFES |
References
Categories:
- 2003 referendums
- Referendums in the Czech Republic
- Referendums related to European Union accession
- 2003 in the Czech Republic
- 2003 in international relations
- 2003 in the European Union
- Czech Republic and the European Union
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