1978 Austrian nuclear power referendum

A referendum on the use of nuclear power was held in Austria on 5 November 1978. Voters were asked whether they approved a law allowing the peaceful use of nuclear power, particularly relating to the start-up of the Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant. Voters narrowly rejected it, with 50.5% voting against. As a result, although the Power Plant was finished, it never operated and has been repurposed for various projects over the years.

1978 Austrian nuclear power referendum

5 November 1978

Should the legislative resolution of the National Council of 7 July 1978 on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Austria (commissioning of the Zwentendorf nuclear power plant) become law?
Official ballot paper for the referendum
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 1,576,709 49.53%
No 1,606,777 50.47%
Valid votes 3,183,486 97.67%
Invalid or blank votes 75,996 2.33%
Total votes 3,259,482 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 5,083,779 64.12%

Results by state

Voter turnout was 64%.

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