2008 Lithuanian nuclear power referendum

A referendum on extending the operation of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant was held in Lithuania on 12 October 2008 alongside parliamentary elections. The country's government was obliged to close down Ignalina as part of its treaty of accession to the European Union.[1][2]

2008 Lithuanian nuclear power referendum
12 October 2008
I support the extended operation of the Ignalina nuclear power plant for a technically safe period of time, but no longer than until the completion of a new nuclear power plant.
OutcomeProposal failed as less than 50% of registered voters voted in favour
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,156,738 91.40%
No 108,798 8.60%
Valid votes 1,265,536 96.91%
Invalid or blank votes 40,289 3.09%
Total votes 1,305,825 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,696,090 48.43%
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The electorate were asked to vote on the statement: "I approve of the extension of operation of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant for a technically safe period, but not longer than completion of the construction of a new nuclear power plant."[3]

Although 91.4% of voters voted in favour of continuing the plant's operation, voter turnout was below the 50% threshold required to make the results valid.

Results
Choice Votes %
For1,156,73891.40
Against108,7988.60
Invalid/blank votes40,289–
Total1,305,825100
Registered voters/turnout2,696,09048.43
Source: Central Election Commission

References
  1. "Litauen: Gehen ohne Atom die Lichter aus?". 9 October 2008.
  2. "Titulinis - vrk.lt". www.vrk.lt.
  3. "X-1693 Resolution on the Announcement of a Referendum on Extension of Operation of the Ignalina Nuclear ..." www3.lrs.lt.
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