Slovak European Union membership referendum, 2003
Encyclopedia
The 2003 Slovak European Union referendum took place on 16–17 May 2003 to decide whether Slovakia
should join the European Union
(EU). Over 90% of those who voted supported membership and Slovakia joined the EU on 1 May 2004.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
should join the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
(EU). Over 90% of those who voted supported membership and Slovakia joined the EU on 1 May 2004.
Results
| Electorate | Spoilt votes | Turnout (%) | For (%) | Against (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,174,097 | 27,488 | 2,147,901 (51.5) | 2,012,870 (93.7) | 135,031 (6.3) |
| Source: The Slovak EU Accession Referendum | ||||