1978 Austrian nuclear power referendum
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A referendum on the use of nuclear power was held in Austria on 5 November 1978.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a law allowing the peaceful use of nuclear power, particularly relating to the start-up of the Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant.[2] Voters narrowly rejected it, with 50.5% voting against. As a result, although the Power Plant was finished, it was never operated and has since been dismantled.
Voter turnout was 64.1%.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 No
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1,606,777 | 50.5 |
| Yes | 1,576,709 | 49.5 |
| Valid votes | 3,183,486 | 97.7 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 75,996 | 2.3 |
| Total votes | 3,259,482 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 5,083,779 | 64.1 |
| Source: Austrian Ministry of the Interior | ||
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