At stake
in this Referendum:
- Adoption of the
euro to replace the Krone as Denmark's unit of currency
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Description
of government structure:
- Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II
- Head of Government:
Prime Minister Poul Nyrup RASMUSSEN
- Parliament: Denmark
has a unicameral parliament (Folketing) with 179 seats.
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Main
provisions in this Referendum:
- A majority of
overall votes cast are required for the referendum to be adopted.
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Results of the Referendum:
- Number of Valid
"No" Votes: 1,838,026
Percent of Valid
"No" Votes: 53.12%
- Number of Valid
"Yes" Votes: 1,621,937
Percent of Valid
"Yes" Votes: 46.88%
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Population
and number of registered voters:
- Population: 5,336,394
(July 2000 est.)
- Number of registered voters: 3,999,706
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Of Interest:
- The advocates of
a 'No' vote express concern that programs such as the well-developed
Danish welfare system will not be able to survive within the financial
disciplines required by euro membership. The 'Yes' campaigners argue
that the euro will offer economic stability and will allow Danes to
influence economic decisions that currently affect the country.
- Denmark has had
four previous European Union related referendums since joining the EU
in 1973.
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| SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTION SYSTEMS (IFES) |
| For additional information:
IFES ElectionGuide Online |
