Referenda in Sweden

Since the introduction of parliamentarism in Sweden six referenda has been held. The Swedish Constitution (1974) provides for deciding referenda. However none of the referenda held have been deciding but rather of an advisory nature and formally not binding for the Riksdag. The latest referendum on Adopting the Euro was held on September 14, 2003 in the wake of the murder of Anna Lindh, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The referendum on joing the European Union was held on November 13, 1994.

Year	Referendum	Participation	Yes	No		Blank	Result
2003	Adopting the Euro	82.6%	42.0%	55.9%		2.1%	Reject
1994	Joining the European Union	83.3%	52.3%	46.8%		0.9%	Approve
Year	Referendum	Participation	Alt. 1	Alt. 2	Alt. 3	Blank	Outcome
1980	Reliance on Nuclear Power	75.7%	18.9%	39.1%	38.7%	3.3%	Alternative 2
1957	Tax Funded Pension System	72.4%	45.8%	15.0%	35.3%	3.9%	Alternative 1
Year	Referendum	Participation	Yes	No		Blank	Result
1955	Changing from left to right hand side traffic	53.0%	15.5%	82.9%		1.6%	Reject
1922	Prohibition	55.1%	49.1%	50.9%		-	Reject

See also

• Politics of Sweden
• Parliament of Sweden
• Government of Sweden
• Elections in Sweden
• Swedish Election Authority

External links

• Swedish Election Authority - Official site