1994 Norwegian European Union membership referendum

A referendum on joining the European Union was held in Norway on 27 and 28 November 1994. After a long period of heated debate, the "no" side won with 52.2 per cent of the vote, on a turnout of 88.6 per cent. Membership of what was then the European Community had previously been rejected in a 1972 referendum, and by French veto in 1962.

1994 Norwegian European Union membership referendum
(1994-11-27) (1994-11-28)27–28 November 1994
Should Norway become a member of the EU (European Union)?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,389,997 47.82%
No 1,516,803 52.18%
Valid votes 2,906,800 99.88%
Invalid or blank votes 3,571 0.12%
Total votes 2,910,321 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 3,266,064 89.11%
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