1983 Swiss referendums

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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
For 679,134 52.7 14 3 15.5
Against 609,871 47.3 6 3 7.5
Blank votes 17,706 – – – –
Invalid votes 1,162 – – – –
Total 1,307,873 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,034,694 32.4 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

February: Constitutional amendment on energy

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 649,485 50.9 11 0 11
Against 626,047 49.1 9 6 12
Blank votes 29,811 – – – –
Invalid votes 1,250 – – – –
Total 1,306,593 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,034,694 32.4 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Civil rights regulations

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 872,981 60.8 18 5 20.5
Against 562,557 39.2 2 1 2.5
Blank votes 22,557 – – – –
Invalid votes 1,698 – – – –
Total 1,459,793 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,073,941 35.8 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Allowing certain types of naturalisation

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 644,669 44.8 4 2 5
Against 793,253 55.2 16 4 18
Blank votes 21,687 – – – –
Invalid votes 1,661 – – – –
Total 1,461,270 100 20 6 23
Registered voters/turnout 4,073,941 35.9 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ a b 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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