Five referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1992.[1] The first was held on 15 March on whether referendums should be introduced to approve international treaties, and was approved by 71.4% of voters. The second on 28 June concerned lowering the voting age from 20 to 18, but was rejected by 56.3% of voters. Two were held on 8 November on abolishing the 8% electoral threshold and adding a clause to the constitution banning discrimination, both of which were rejected.[1] The fifth and final referendum on 13 December was on joining the European Economic Area. It was approved by 55.8% of voters, with a voter turnout of 87%.[2][3][4]
Despite the vote in favour, when the EEA subsequently came into existence in 1994, Liechtenstein did not join until after a second referendum in 1995.
Results
Treaty referendum
Choice
Votes
%
For
6,281
71.4
Against
2,513
28.6
Invalid/blank votes
183
–
Total
8,977
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,870
64.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18
Choice
Votes
%
For
2,184
43.7
Against
2,814
56.3
Invalid/blank votes
83
–
Total
5,081
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,925
36.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Abolishment of the 8% electoral threshold
Choice
Votes
%
For
2,373
32.3
Against
4,964
67.7
Invalid/blank votes
151
–
Total
7,488
100
Registered voters/turnout
13,979
53.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Amendment of the constitution to ban discrimination