Liechtenstein constitutional referendum, 2003
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A constitutional referendum regarding the Prince’s powers was held in
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein (), officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (german: link=no, Fürstentum Liechtenstein), is a German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarch ...
on 14 March 2003. The referendum had two questions: a "Princely Initiative" and a "Constitution Peace Initiative". Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1173 The first question passed with 64.32% in favour and the second question was rejected by 83.44% of voters. The Princely Initiative asked voters whether to approve an extension of the power of the
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to dismiss the government, nominate judges and veto legislation. The Constitution Peace Initiative asked voters whether to approve or disapprove of constitutional modifications, including modifications which would have restricted the
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’s powers. The
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stated that the referendum in effect made Liechtenstein into an "
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". In December 2012 the
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of the Council of Europe published a comprehensive report analysing the amendments, opining that they were not compatible with the European standard of democracy. Prince Hans-Adam II had threatened to leave the country and live in exile in
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if the voters had chosen to restrict his powers.


Results


Princely Initiative


Constitution Peace Initiative


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