1998 Slovak privatisation referendum

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A referendum on banning the privatisation of strategically important state-owned companies was held in Slovakia on 25 and 26 September 1998.[1] Although approved by 84.3% of those voting, voter turnout was just 44.1% and the referendum was declared invalid due to insufficient turnout.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 84.3
Against 15.7
Invalid/blank votes –
Total 1,731,854 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,930,370 44.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1747 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1752