Amsterdam Treaty Referendum (Denmark)
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A referendum on the Amsterdam Treaty was held in Denmark on 28 May 1998.
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It was approved by 55.1% of voters with a turnout of 76.2%.Results
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The treaty subsequently came into effect on 1 May 1999.


Background

The Danish parties and lists recommended voting as follows:Recommendations
European Commission
*For: Social Democrats, Social Liberal Party, Conservative People's Party, Centre Democrats, Christian Democrats (although members were free to vote as they wish) and Liberals *Against: Socialist People's Party, June Movement, People's Movement against the EU, Danish People's Party, Progress Party and the Red-Green Alliance


Results


By County


References

History of the European Union Referendums in Denmark Denmark 1998 in Denmark 1998 in international relations 1998 in the European Union Referendums related to the European Union May 1998 events in Europe {{EU-stub