Five referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1992.^[1] The first was held on 15 March on whether referendums should be introduced to approve international treaties, and was approved by 71.4% of voters. The second on 28 June concerned lowering the voting age from 20 to 18, but was rejected by 56.3% of voters. Two were held on 8 November on abolishing the 8% electoral threshold and adding a clause to the constitution banning discrimination, both of which were rejected.^[1] The fifth and final referendum on 13 December was on joining the European Economic Area. It was approved by 55.8% of voters, with a voter turnout of 87%.^[2][3][4]

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1992 Liechtenstein referendums

Referendums for approving international treaties
For   71.42% Against   28.58%
Lowering the voting age from 20 to 18
For   43.70% Against   56.30%
Abolishing the 8% electoral threshold
For   32.34% Against   67.66%
Constitutional clause banning discrimination
For   24.56% Against   75.44%
Joining the European Economic Area
For   55.81% Against   44.19%

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Despite the vote in favour, when the EEA subsequently came into existence in 1994, Liechtenstein did not join until after a second referendum in 1995.

• 1992 Liechtenstein constitutional crisis