1981 Swiss referendums

none Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1981.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1927–1928 9783832956097 The first was held on 5 April on a popular initiative "for a new policy on foreigners." Known as the "Mitenand Initiative", it was rejected by 84% of voters.Nohlen & Stöver, p1927 The next two referendums were held on 14 June on popular initiatives for gender equality and the protection of consumer rights, both of which were approved.Nohlen & Stöver, p1928 The final referendum was held on 29 November on prolonging the federal finance order, and was also approved. Results April: New policy on foreigners ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor252,53116.2000Against1,304,15383.820623Blank votes15,524––––Invalid votes2,292––––Total1,574,50010020623Registered voters/turnout3,947,89039.9–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver June: Gender equality ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor797,70260.314315.5Against525,88539.7637.5Blank votes17,312––––Invalid votes2,702––––Total1,343,60110020623Registered voters/turnout3,958,45533.9–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver June: Consumer protection ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor858,01265.518420Against450,99434.5223Blank votes29,949––––Invalid votes2,605––––Total1,341,56010020623Registered voters/turnout3,958,45533.9–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver November: Financial order ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor818,32769.020623Against368,50831.0000Blank votes18,598––––Invalid votes1,616––––Total1,207,04910020623Registered voters/turnout3,976,76930.4–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Category:1981 referendums Category:1981 in Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland