2013 Bulgarian nuclear power referendum

A referendum on building a new nuclear power plant was held in Bulgaria on 27 January 2013. Whilst it was not explicitly mentioned in the question, it was widely acknowledged that the referendum was about restarting construction at the Belene Nuclear Power Plant.

2013 Bulgarian nuclear power referendum
Should nuclear energy be developed in Bulgaria through construction of a new nuclear power plant?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 851,757 61.49%
No 533,526 38.51%
Valid votes 1,385,283 98.56%
Invalid or blank votes 20,180 1.44%
Total votes 1,405,463 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 6,952,183 20.22%


Results of the 2013 Bulgarian nuclear power referendum
Source: CEC

Although the proposal was approved in all 31 electoral divisions, turnout did not pass the required 60% threshold, resulting in the referendum becoming non-binding.

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