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Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1981.[1] The first was held on 5 April on a popular initiative "for a new policy on foreigners." Known as the "Mitenand Initiative", it was rejected by 84% of voters.[2] The next two referendums were held on 14 June on popular initiatives for gender equality and the protection of consumer rights, both of which were approved.[3] The final referendum was held on 29 November on prolonging the federal finance order, and was also approved.[3]
Results
April: New policy on foreigners
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
252,531
16.2
0
0
0
Against
1,304,153
83.8
20
6
23
Blank votes
15,524
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,292
–
–
–
–
Total
1,574,500
100
20
6
23
Registered voters/turnout
3,947,890
39.9
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
June: Gender equality
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
797,702
60.3
14
3
15.5
Against
525,885
39.7
6
3
7.5
Blank votes
17,312
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,702
–
–
–
–
Total
1,343,601
100
20
6
23
Registered voters/turnout
3,958,455
33.9
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
June: Consumer protection
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
858,012
65.5
18
4
20
Against
450,994
34.5
2
2
3
Blank votes
29,949
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,605
–
–
–
–
Total
1,341,560
100
20
6
23
Registered voters/turnout
3,958,455
33.9
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
November: Financial order
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
818,327
69.0
20
6
23
Against
368,508
31.0
0
0
0
Blank votes
18,598
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,616
–
–
–
–
Total
1,207,049
100
20
6
23
Registered voters/turnout
3,976,769
30.4
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1927–1928 ISBN 9783832956097