2005 Slovenian RTVS referendum

A referendum on political control of Radiotelevizija Slovenija was held in Slovenia on 25 September 2005.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of increasing political control of the country's public broadcaster.[2] The proposal was approved by 50.7% of voters, although voter turnout was only 30.7%.[2]

2005 Slovenian RTVS referendum
25 September 2005
Are you in favor of the implementation of the Law on Radiotelevizija Slovenija (ZRTVS-1), which was adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia on 15 July 2005, at the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 253,931 50.70%
No 246,960 49.30%
Valid votes 500,891 99.22%
Invalid or blank votes 3,960 0.78%
Total votes 504,851 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,644,270 30.7%

Results edit

Choice Votes %
For 253,931 50.7
Against 246,960 49.3
Invalid/blank votes 3,960
Total 504,851 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,644,270 30.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References edit

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1778 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1786