1937 Luxembourg political parties referendum

none 1937 Luxembourg political parties referendum Do you agree that the law ordering the dissolution of the Communist Party and the associations that want to change the Constitution or the laws of the country through violence or threats come into force? Luxembourg 6 June 1937 70,371 72,300 153,486 1937 Luxembourg referendum map EN.png Results by commune 220thumb|A small square in Luxembourg City is named in honor of the referendum's rejection. A referendum on the order law was held in Luxembourg on 6 June 1937.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1244 978-3-8329-5609-7 Voters were asked whether they approved of the new law (loi d'ordre), which would have banned any political party that sought to change the constitution or national legislation by violence or threats.Nohlen & Stöver, p1252 The law would have resulted in the dissolution of the Communist Party, and became known as the Maulkuerfgesetz ("muzzle law" or loi muselière).Nohlen & Stöver, p1235 The proposal was narrowly rejected by voters, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Bech and his replacement by Pierre Dupong. Background The law was proposed by the Party of the Right, which had become increasingly authoritarian during the 1930s. Protests against the law were led by the Labour Party, trade unions and young members of the Radical Liberal Party. Believing he had the support of the majority of the public, Bech agreed to a referendum on the law shortly before it was adopted by the Chamber of Deputies by a vote of 34 to 19. Results 70371 72300 10815 Nohlen & Stöver References Category:Anti-communism in Luxembourg Category:Communism in Luxembourg Category:Freedom of association Category:Referendums in Luxembourg Luxembourg Political Category:Constitution of Luxembourg Category:History of Luxembourg (1890–1945) Luxembourg Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results