Danish Single European Act referendum, 1986

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A non-binding referendum on the Single European Act was held in Denmark on 27 February 1986.^[1] It was approved by 56.2% of voters,^[2] with a turnout of 75.4%.^[3]

The referendum was held by the government of the Prime Minister of Denmark, Poul Schlüter. The government was in favour of Denmark ratifying the Single European Act, but a majority in parliament was against it.^[2] The referendum was the last Europe-related referendum in which parties such as the Social Democrats and the Social Liberal Party recommended against ratification.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,629,786	56.2
Against	1,268,483	43.8
Invalid/blank votes	29,383	–
Total	2,927,652	100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p525 ISBN 9873832956097
2. ^ ^{a b} Folkeafstemning om EF-pakken EU Oplysningen (Danish)
3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p534

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