Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 2000.[1] The first was held on 27 February on amending the law promoting cheap living, and was rejected by 66.3% of voters.[1] The second was held on 18 June on the law on gaining and losing citizenship of the country, and was approved by 50.1% of voters, a margin of just 15 votes.[1] The third on 24 September concerned an agreement with neighbouring Switzerland on performance related tax on heavy load traffic, and was approved by 71% of voters.[1]
Results
Amendment to the law on cheap living
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,037
33.9
Against
5,930
66.1
Invalid/blank votes
169
–
Total
9,136
100
Registered voters/turnout
16,048
56.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Citizenship
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,858
50.1
Against
3,843
49.9
Invalid/blank votes
134
–
Total
7,835
100
Registered voters/turnout
16,108
48.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Heavy load traffic
Choice
Votes
%
For
6,417
71.0
Against
2,623
29.0
Invalid/blank votes
134
–
Total
9,174
100
Registered voters/turnout
16,173
56.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdDieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1176-1177 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
