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2003 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum

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FieldValue
countryLiechtenstein
date14 March 2003
part1_subjectPrincely Initiative
part1_choice1For
part1_percentage164.32
part1_choice2Against
part1_percentage235.68
part2_subjectConstitution Peace Initiative
part2_choice1For
part2_percentage116.56
part2_choice2Against
part2_percentage283.44
map2003 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum results.jpg
mapdivisionmunicipality

A constitutional referendum regarding the Prince's powers was held in Liechtenstein on 14 March 2003. The referendum had two questions: a "Princely Initiative" and a "Constitution Peace Initiative". The first question passed with 64.32% in favour and the second question was rejected by 83.44% of voters.

The Princely Initiative asked voters whether to approve an extension of the power of the Prince to dismiss the government, nominate judges and veto legislation. The Constitution Peace Initiative asked voters whether to approve or disapprove of constitutional modifications, including modifications which would have restricted the Prince's powers. The BBC stated that the referendum in effect made Liechtenstein into an "absolute monarchy". In December 2002 the Venice commission of the Council of Europe published a comprehensive report analysing the amendments, opining that they were not compatible with the European standard of democracy. Prince Hans-Adam II had threatened to leave the country and live in exile in Vienna, Austria if the voters had chosen to restrict his powers.

After the votes were counted, the prince told a local radio station: "It's an excellent result. We can be very pleased with it."

Results

QuestionForAgainstInvalid/
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votesRegistered
votersTurnoutOutcomeVotes%Votes%
Princely Initiative9,41264.325,22135.6821214,84516,93287.67%
Constitution Peace Initiative2,39416.5612,06583.44386
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

References

  1. [[Dieter Nohlen]] & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1173 {{ISBN. 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. "Referendum Results".
  3. "Election Profile".
  4. (16 March 2003). "Liechtenstein prince wins powers". [[BBC News]].
  5. "Opinion on the amendments to the constitution of Liechtenstein proposed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein".
  6. "Calendar of Events for March 16, 2003".
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