2003 Slovenian European Union and NATO membership referendum

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 90% voting for EU membership and 66% for NATO membership. Voter turnout was 60%.[1]

Results

Question For Against Invalid/
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Total
votes
Registered
voters
Turnout Outcome
Votes % Votes %
European Union membership 869,171 89.64 100,503 10.36 4,884 974,558 1,613,305 60.42 Approved
NATO membership 637,882 66.08 327,463 33.92 9,179 974,955 60.43 Approved
Source: DVK, DVK

References

  1. ^ "Results", IFES