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.[1] 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][3][4]
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%
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.