1997 Hungarian NATO membership referendum explained

Country:Hungary
Date:16 November 1997
Question:Do you agree that the Republic of Hungary should join NATO to ensure the country's protection?
Yes:3,344,131
No:574,983
Invalid:44,961
Electorate:8,059,039
Map:Nepszav_1997_eredm.PNG

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]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p912