1988 Liechtenstein referendums

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1988 Liechtenstein referendums
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Increasing the number of Landtag members from 15 to 25
For
51.73%
Against
48.27%
Plan for company pensions
For
51.73%
Against
48.27%
Construction of the Gnalp–Steg tunnel
For
55.12%
Against
44.88%

Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1988. [1] The first two were held on 24 January and concerned increasing the number of members of the Landtag from 15 to 25 and a plan for company pensions. Both were approved by 51.7% of voters. [1] The third was held on 2 October on the construction of the Gnalp-Steg tunnel  [ de ] and was approved by 55.1% of voters. [1]

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Results

Increasing the number of Landtag members from 15 to 25

ChoiceVotes%
For4,53751.7
Against4,23448.3
Invalid/blank votes211
Total8,982100
Registered voters/turnout13,01769.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Company pension plan

ChoiceVotes%
For4,49651.7
Against4,19648.3
Invalid/blank votes290
Total8,982100
Registered voters/turnout13,01769.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Construction of the Gnalp-Steg tunnel

ChoiceVotes%
For3,94355.1
Against3,21144.9
Invalid/blank votes188
Total7,342100
Registered voters/turnout13,21555.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

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References

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