2005 Slovenian RTVS referendum explained

Date:25 September 2005
Country:Slovenia
Are you in favor of the implementation of the Law on Radiotelevizija Slovenija (ZRTVS-1), which was adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia on 15 July 2005, at the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia?
Yes:253,931
No:246,960
Invalid:3,960
Electorate:1,644,270

A referendum on political control of Radiotelevizija Slovenija was held in Slovenia on 25 September 2005.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of increasing political control of the country's public broadcaster. The proposal was approved by 50.7% of voters, although voter turnout was only 30.7%.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For253,93150.7
Against246,96049.3
Invalid/blank votes3,960
Total504,851100
Registered voters/turnout1,644,27030.7
align=left colspan=3Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen|Nohlen, D]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1786