1992 Liechtenstein referendums

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. 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]

1992 Liechtenstein referendums

Referendums for approving international treaties
For   71.42% Against   28.58%
Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18
For   43.70% Against   56.30%
Abolishing the 8% electoral threshold
For   32.34% Against   67.66%
Constitutional clause banning discrimination
For   24.56% Against   75.44%
Joining the European Economic Area
For   55.81% Against   44.19%

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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.