AustriaGeschichte 75 · History of Austria
In June 1994 the population decided in a referendum (Volksabstimmung) on Austria joining the EU. What was the result of this vote?
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Im Juni 1994 hat die Bevölkerung in einer Volksabstimmung über den Beitritt Österreichs zur EU entschieden. Wie ist diese Abstimmung ausgegangen?
- aA narrow majority voted no, but Austria joined anyway.Eine knappe Mehrheit hat mit Nein gestimmt, der Beitritt kam trotzdem.
- bOnly the National Council was allowed to vote, not the population.Nur der Nationalrat durfte abstimmen, nicht die Bevölkerung.
- cThe vote was invalid and was never repeated.Die Abstimmung ist ungültig gewesen und wurde nie wiederholt.
- dAbout two thirds voted yes, a clear majority.Rund zwei Drittel haben mit Ja gestimmt, eine deutliche Mehrheit.Correct answer
Why?
In the referendum on 12 June 1994, about 66.6 percent voted for joining. This clear approval opened the way into the EU.
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