- Danish Amsterdam Treaty referendum, 1998
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A referendum on the Amsterdam Treaty was held in Denmark on 28 May 1998.[1] It was approved by with 55.1% of voters with a turnout of 76.2%.[2] The Treaty subsequently came into effect on 1 May 1999.[2]
Background
The Danish parties and lists recommended voting as follows[3]:
- For: Social Democrats, Social Liberal Party, Conservative People's Party, Centre Democrats, Christian Democrats (although members were free to vote as they wish) and Liberals
- Against: Socialist People's Party, June Movement, People's Movement against the EU, Danish People's Party, Progress Party and the Red-Green Alliance
Results
Choice Votes % For 1,647,692 55.1 Against 1,342,595 44.9 Invalid/blank votes 56,494 – Total 3,046,781 100 Source: Nohlen & Stöver Referneces
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