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| Do you agree that the Republic of Hungary should join NATO to ensure the country's protection? [a]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A referendum on joining NATO was held in Hungary on 16 November 1997. [1] The proposal was approved by 85% of voters, with a voter turnout of 49%. [2]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 3,344,131 | 85.33 | |
| Against | 574,983 | 14.67 | |
| Total | 3,919,114 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 3,919,114 | 98.87 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 44,961 | 1.13 | |
| Total votes | 3,964,075 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 8,059,039 | 49.19 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||