1986 Danish Single European Act referendum
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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% of voters,[2] with a voter turnout of 75%.[3]
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27 February 1986
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Results by nomination district and constituency.
Yes: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 70%+ No: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 70%+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 voted against it.[4][2] The referendum was the last Europe-related referendum in which parties such as the Social Democrats and the Social Liberal Party were against ratification.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 1,629,786 | 56.23 | |
| Against | 1,268,483 | 43.77 | |
| Total | 2,898,269 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 2,898,269 | 99.00 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 29,383 | 1.00 | |
| Total votes | 2,927,652 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,883,429 | 75.39 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||
