Lithuanian constitutional referendum, 1996

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A constitutional referendum was held in Lithuania on 10 November 1996 alongside the second round of the parliamentary elections.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of an amendment to Article 47 of the constitution to add a paragraph allowing EU citizens to buy agricultural land.[2] Although it was approved by 52% of those voting, voter turnout was only 39.7% and the referendum failed to pass the threshold of 50% of registered voters in favour.[3]

Results

Choice Votes %
For447,81052.0
Against413,18848.0
Invalid/blank votes170,634–
Total1,031,623100
Registered voters/turnout2,596,66239.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Albi, A (2005) EU enlargement and the constitutions of Central and Eastern Europe, p99
  3. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1211
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