1994 Finnish European Union membership referendum

An advisory referendum on joining the European Union was held in Finland on 16 October 1994. 56.9% of voters approved of the proposal, with a voter turnout of 70.8%. Due to having its own customs jurisdiction, a separate referendum was held in Åland a month later, and was also approved.

1994 Finnish European Union membership referendum
16 October 1994 (1994-10-16)
Should Finland become a member of the European Union in accordance with the negotiated agreement (accession agreement)?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,620,726 56.89%
No 1,228,261 43.11%
Valid votes 2,848,987 99.55%
Invalid or blank votes 12,854 0.45%
Total votes 2,861,841 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 4,042,607 70.79%
Results by province
Politics of Finland
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    (Maakunnat, Landskap)
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    (Seutukunnat, Ekonomiska regioner)
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    (Kunnat, Kommuner)
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    (Hyvinvointialueet, Välfärdsområde)
Foreign relations
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