1983 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1983.[1] The first two were held on changes to fuel tax and the article in the Swiss Federal Constitution on energy. Whilst they were both approved by voters, the constitutional amendment failed to receive the support of a majority of cantons, so was rejected.[2] The last two were held on 3 December on changes to the civil rights regulations, which were approved, and on allowing certain types of naturalisation, which was rejected.[1]

Results

February: Fuel tax

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For679,13452.714315.5
Against609,87147.3637.5
Blank votes17,706
Invalid votes1,162
Total1,307,87310020623
Registered voters/turnout4,034,69432.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

February: Constitutional amendment on energy

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For649,48550.911011
Against626,04749.19612
Blank votes29,811
Invalid votes1,250
Total1,306,59310020623
Registered voters/turnout4,034,69432.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Civil rights regulations

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For872,98160.818520.5
Against562,55739.2212.5
Blank votes22,557
Invalid votes1,698
Total1,459,79310020623
Registered voters/turnout4,073,94135.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Allowing certain types of naturalisation

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For644,66944.8425
Against793,25355.216418
Blank votes21,687
Invalid votes1,661
Total1,461,27010020623
Registered voters/turnout4,073,94135.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1928 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Switzerland, 27 February 1983: Energy article Direct Democracy (in German)
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