2003 Slovenian European Union and NATO membership referendum explained

A referendum on membership of the European Union and NATO was held in Slovenia on 23 March 2003. Voters were asked two questions;

1. Do you agree to the proposal that the Republic of Slovenia should become a member of the European Union?
2. Do you agree to the proposal that the Republic of Slovenia should become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

Both questions received a majority in favor, with 89.61% voting for EU membership and 66.02% for NATO membership. Voter turnout was 60.23%.^[1]

Results

Question 1

Choice	Votes	%
For	864,542	89.61
Against	100,229	10.39
Invalid/blank votes	4,806	-
Total	969,577	100
Source: IFES

Question 2

Choice	Votes	%
For	634,068	66.02
Against	326,414	33.98
Invalid/blank votes	4,806	-
Total	969,577	100
Source: IFES

External links

• EU and NATO Referendum, State Election Commission of Slovenia (in Slovene)

Notes and References

1. http://www.electionguide.org/results.php?ID=329 "Results"