2024 Liechtenstein referendums#27 October
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{{Infobox referendum
|country=Liechtenstein
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|name= 21 January referendums
|part1_subject=Mandatory photovoltaic panels
|part1_choice1=For
|part1_percentage1=33.4
|part1_choice2=Against
|part1_percentage2=66.6
|part1_caption={{center|Proposal rejected}}
|part2_subject=Reform of energy efficiency standards
|part2_choice1=For
|part2_percentage1=34.8
|part2_choice2=Against
|part2_percentage2=65.2
|part2_caption={{center|Proposal rejected}}
|part3_subject=Electronic health records opt-in
|part3_choice1=For
|part3_percentage2=53.9
|part3_choice2=Against
|part3_percentage1=46.1
|part3_caption={{center|Proposal rejected}}
|module = {{Infobox referendum
|embed = yes
|name= 25 February referendum
|part4_subject=Direct election of the members of government
|part4_choice1=For
|part4_percentage1=32
|part4_choice2=Against
|part4_percentage2=68
|part4_caption={{center|Proposal rejected}}
|module = {{Infobox referendum
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|name= 16 June referendum
|part5_choice1=For
|part5_percentage1=53.7
|part5_percentage2=46.3
|part5_choice2=Against
|part5_subject=Building of a new state hospital
|part5_caption={{center|Proposal accepted}}
|module = {{Infobox referendum
|embed = yes
|name= 22 September referendum
|part5_choice1=For
|part5_percentage1=55.8
|part5_percentage2=44.2
|part5_choice2=Against
|part5_subject=Joining the IMF
|part5_caption={{center|Proposal accepted}}
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|name= 27 October referendum
|part5_choice1=For
|part5_percentage1=55.4
|part5_percentage2=44.6
|part5_choice2=Against
|part5_subject=Privatizing Radio Liechtenstein
|part5_caption={{center|Proposal accepted}}
|module = {{Infobox referendum
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|name= 1 December referendum
|part5_choice1=For
|part5_percentage1=52.6
|part5_percentage2=47.4
|part5_choice2=Against
|part5_subject=State pension scheme
|part5_caption={{center|Proposal accepted}}
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|Mandatory photovoltaic panels
|Reform of energy efficiency standards
|Electronic health records opt-in
|Direct election of the members of government
|Building of a new state hospital
|Joining the IMF
|Privatizing Radio Liechtenstein
|State pension scheme
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Eight referendums were held in Liechtenstein in 2024.
On 21 January 2024 voters were asked three questions: On introducing an obligation to install photovoltaic panels on non-residential buildings, on the reform of the energy standards in the building sector aimed at emulating those applied in Switzerland since 2014 and in the EU since 2010, as well as on stopping the automatic sending of electronic health records to health insurance beneficiaries.{{cite news |date=13 November 2023 |title=Koalition Energiezukunft wirbt für ein zweifaches Ja am 21. Januar |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/koalition-energiezukunft-wirbt-fuer-ein-zweifaches-ja-am-21-januar-art-548873 |access-date=3 December 2023 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}{{Cite web |title=Abstimmung über elektronisches Gesundheitsdossier am 21. Januar 2024 |url=https://www.llv.li/de/medienmitteilungen/abstimmung-ueber-elektronisches-gesundheitsdossier-am-21-januar-2024 |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=www.llv.li |language=de}} All three proposals were rejected by voters.{{Cite news |date=21 January 2024 |title=So hat Ihre Gemeinde abgestimmt |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/so-hat-ihre-gemeinde-abgestimmt-art-555146 |access-date=21 January 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}{{Cite news |date=21 January 2024 |title=Abstimmungssonntag 21. Januar 2024 |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liveticker/liveticker-abstimmung-210124-141/ |access-date=21 January 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}
In addition, another referendum was held on 25 February 2024 with a question regarding direct elections of members of the government.{{Cite web |title=Abstimmung über das Initiativbegehren "Einbezug des Volkes bei der Bestellung der Regierung" am 25. Februar 2024 |url=https://www.llv.li/de/medienmitteilungen/abstimmung-ueber-das-initiativbegehren-einbezug-des-volkes-bei-der-bestellung-der-regierung-am-25-februar-2024 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=www.llv.li |language=de}}{{Cite web |title=Volkswahl der Regierung: Tag der Abstimmung steht fest |url=https://liwelt.li/volkswahl-der-regierung-tag-der-abstimmung-steht-fest/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=liwelt.li |archive-date=2023-12-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231024902/https://liwelt.li/volkswahl-der-regierung-tag-der-abstimmung-steht-fest/ |url-status=dead }} The proposal was also rejected by voters.{{Cite news |date=25 February 2024 |title=Abstimmung über die «Volkswahl der Regierung» (25.2.2024) |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liveticker/abstimmung-volkwahlderregierung-2522024-148/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} One further referendum was held on 16 June 2024 regarding the building of a new state hospital in Liechtenstein. The proposal was accepted by voters.{{Cite news |date=16 June 2024 |title=Abstimmung Ergänzungskredit Neubau Landesspital (16.6.2024) |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liveticker/abstimmung-landesspital-181/ |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} Another referendum was held on 22 September 2024 regarding accession to the International Monetary Fund. The proposal was accepted by voters.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-22 |title=Liechtenstein tritt dem IWF bei |url=https://www.radio.li/g/News/Liechtenstein-tritt-dem-IWF-bei-7adqdm2k5Dc1XcqFJQ8p04 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=www.radio.li |language=de}} Another referendum was held on 27 October 2024 regarding the privatization of Radio Liechtenstein. The proposal was accepted by voters.{{Cite news |date=27 October 2024 |title=Abstimmung über die Privatisierung von Radio L, 27.10.2024 |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liveticker/liveticker-abstimmung-271024-213/ |access-date=27 October 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}
Topics and results
=21 January 2024=
==Mandatory photovoltaic panels on non-residential buildings==
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024a.png
{{Referendum
| title = Mandatory photovoltaic panels on non-residential buildings
| yes = 4,615
| yespct = 33.05
| no = 9,350
| nopct = 66.95
| valid = 13,965
| validpct = 99.42
| invalid = 81
| invalidpct = 0.58
| total = 14,046
| turnoutpct = 67.05
| electorate = 20,950
| source = [https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/149213 amtsblatt]
}}
==Reform of energy efficiency standards==
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024b.png
{{Referendum results|against=9083|blank=13|invalid=91|electorate=20950|source=[https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/149214 amtsblatt]|for=4857|valid=13940}}
==Electronic health records opt-in==
Since 2023, all Liechtensteiner residents with health insurance receive an electronic health record, which contains medical history and treatments.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-21 |title=Liechtenstein, 21. Januar 2024 : Zustimmungslösung für das elektronische Gesundheitsdossier |url=https://sudd.ch/event.php?id=li032024 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Base de données et moteur de recherche pour la démocratie directe |language=fr}} The creation of a file containing personal health information regardless of a consent of the patient faced criticism.{{Cite web |last=Meier |first=Gregor |date=14 September 2023 |title=eGD-Gesetzesinitiative – Unterschriftensammlung beginnt |url=https://landesspiegel.li/2023/09/egd-gesetzesinitiative-unterschriftensammlung-beginnt/ |access-date=19 February 2024 |website=Landesspiegel |language=de}}
In response, a signature campaign was launched by politicians of the Democrats for Liechtenstein to form a popular initiative. The aim was to change the creation of the electronic health record from automatic to only created for those who specifically consent to its creation, with it receiving 1,828 valid signatures. The Landtag of Liechtenstein rejected the proposal by a vote of 5 for and 20 against on 3 November 2023, thus making it a subject for referendum. The government called for the proposal to be rejected by voters.{{cite web |access-date=23 December 2023 |author=regierung.li |language=de |title=Das sind die Vorteile des elektronischen Gesundheitsdossiers und des aktuellen EGDG |url=https://www.regierung.li/thema/16152/abstimmungen?id=231568}}.File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024c.png{{Referendum results|against=7486|blank=11|invalid=105|electorate=20950|source=[https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/149214 amtsblatt]|valid=13877|for=6391}}
=25 February 2024=
==Direct election of the members of government==
Under the constitution of Liechtenstein, the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein and government is appointed by the sovereign prince of Liechtenstein in conjunction with the Landtag of Liechtenstein and is to command the confidence of both the prince and Landtag.{{Cite web |date=27 November 2002 |orig-date=5 October 1921 |title=CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN |url=https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL(2002)145-e#:~:text=The%20Principality%20is%20a%20constitutional,provisions%20of%20the%20present%20Constitution. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211130341/https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL(2002)145-e#:~:text=The%20Principality%20is%20a%20constitutional,provisions%20of%20the%20present%20Constitution. |archive-date=11 February 2022 |access-date=15 February 2024 |website=EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR DEMOCRACY THROUGH LAW (VENICE COMMISSION) |pages=22–23 |publication-place=Strasbourg}}
On 27 June 2023 the Democrats for Liechtenstein proposed a popular initiative for the constitution to be amended to change the election of Prime Minister and government to be elected then is given to the Landtag as a proposal, which is then voted for in secret ballots. If the parties with the highest number of votes enter into a coalition agreement following the election, then five of the six nominated candidates will form the future government. If no coalition agreement is reached, the party with the highest vote must nominate two additional government ministers who are not already a member.{{Cite web |date=27 June 2023 |title=Verfassungsinitiative angemeldet |url=https://www.dpl.li/aktuelles/allgemein/verfassungsinitiative-angemeldet/ |access-date=19 February 2024 |website=DPL - Demokraten pro Liechtenstein |language=de}}
The initiative received 1,994 valid signatures and was rejected by the Landtag by the vote of 3 for and 22 against on 5 December 2023, thus making it as a subject for referendum.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-02-25 |title=Liechtenstein, 25. Februar 2024 : Einbezug des Volkes bei der Bestellung der Regierung |url=https://sudd.ch/event.php?id=li042024 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Base de données et moteur de recherche pour la démocratie directe |language=fr}} The Patriotic Union came out against the proposal.{{Cite news |date=22 January 2024 |title=VU-Parteivorstand beschliesst einstimmig die Nein-Parole |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/vu-parteivorstand-beschliesst-einstimmig-die-nein-parole-art-555265 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024d.jpg
{{Referendum results|against=9309|blank=27|invalid=57|electorate=20964|source=[https://sudd.ch/event.php?lang=fr&id=li042024 sudd.ch]|valid=13689|for=4380}}
= 16 June 2024 =
==Building of a new state hospital==
A fifth referendum on the building of a new state hospital took place on 16 June 2024 that asked voters regarding the provision of 6 million Swiss francs towards the building of a new state hospital in Liechtenstein.{{Cite news |date=19 April 2024 |title=Spitalabstimmung findet am 16. Juni statt |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/spitalabstimmung-findet-am-16-juni-statt-art-563533 |url-access=subscription |access-date=26 April 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The initiative received 1,692 valid signatures on 12 April 2024, thus making it a subject for referendum.{{Cite news |date=12 April 2024 |title=Landesspital-Neubau: Es wird ein drittes Mal abgestimmt |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/landesspital-neubau-es-wird-ein-drittes-mal-abgestimmt-art-562922 |url-access=subscription |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de |trans-title=New state hospital building will be voted on for a third time}} The proposal was accepted by voters.
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024e.jpg
{{Referendum results
|for =7418
|against =6402
|invalid =60
|blank=14
|electorate=21018
|source=[https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/155710 amtsblatt]
}}
= 22 September =
== Accession to the International Monetary Fund ==
A sixth referendum took take place on 22 September 2024 regarding Liechtenstein's accession to the International Monetary Fund.{{Cite news |date=5 July 2024 |title=IWF-Abstimmung findet am 22. September statt |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/iwf-abstimmung-findet-am-22-september-statt-art-570482 |url-access=subscription |access-date=5 July 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The accession received 2,743 valid signatures against it on 21 June 2024, thus making it a subject for referendum.{{Cite news |last=Quaderer |first=Elias |date=21 June 2024 |title=2743 Unterschriften gegen den IWF-Beitritt eingereicht |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/2743-unterschriften-gegen-den-iwf-beitritt-eingereicht-art-569235 |url-access=subscription |access-date=5 July 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The accession was supported by Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and prime minister Daniel Risch.{{Cite news |last=Fritz |first=Daniela |date=15 August 2024 |title="Dem IWF sollten wir auf alle Fälle noch beitreten" |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/dem-iwf-sollten-wir-auf-alle-faelle-noch-beitreten-art-573544 |access-date=18 August 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}}{{Cite news |last=Schädler |first=Patrik |date=23 August 2024 |title=Regierungschef Risch fordert den Abgeordneten Kaiser auf, bei den Fakten zu bleiben |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/regierungschef-risch-fordert-den-abgeordneten-kaiser-auf-bei-den-fakten-zu-bleiben-art-574259 |access-date=14 September 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The proposal was accepted by voters.
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024f.jpg
{{Referendum results
|for =6920
|against =5481
|invalid =119
|blank=16
|electorate=21114
|source=[https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/162586 amtsblatt]
}}
= 27 October =
==Privatization of Radio Liechtenstein==
A seventh referendum took place on 27 October 2024 regarding the privatization of Radio Liechtenstein, the state broadcasting radio station of Liechtenstein.{{Cite news |date=6 September 2024 |title=Am 27. Oktober entscheidet das Stimmvolk über Radio L |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/am-27-oktober-entscheidet-das-stimmvolk-ueber-radio-l-art-575690 |access-date=22 September 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The initiative was spearheaded by the Democrats for Liechtenstein and received 1,729 valid signatures in favour of the privatization on 2 August 2024.{{Cite news |date=2 August 2024 |title=DpL übergeben 1729 Unterschriften |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/dpl-uebergeben-1729-unterschriften-art-572617 |url-access=subscription |access-date=22 September 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The Landtag rejected the proposal on 4 September, thus making it a subject for referendum.{{Cite news |last=Sele |first=David |date=4 September 2024 |title=Landtag lehnt Privatisierung von Radio L ab |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/landtag-lehnt-privatisierung-von-radio-l-ab-art-575448 |access-date=22 September 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The proposal was supported by the Patriotic Union, but opposed by the Progressive Citizens' Party.{{Cite news |date=7 October 2024 |title=Radio-Abstimmung: VU-Parteivorstand beschliesst Ja-Parole |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/radio-abstimmung-vu-parteivorstand-beschliesst-ja-parole-art-578752 |access-date=27 October 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The proposal was accepted by voters.
File:Bulletin de vote référendum Liechtenstein 2024g.jpg
{{Referendum results
|for =6786
|against =5457
|invalid =72
|blank=25
|electorate=21118
|source=[https://apps.llv.li/amtsblatt/kundmachung/display/164628 amtsblatt]
}}
= 1 December =
== State pension fund ==
An eighth referendum took place on 1 December 2024 regarding a package of measures proposed by the Liechtenstein Employee Pension Foundation (SPL), directed at a state pension fund. The proposal received 1,962 valid signatures on 11 October 2024, thus making it subject for referendum.{{Cite news |date=11 October 2024 |title=Liechtenstein stimmt dieses Jahr noch ein achtes Mal ab |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/spl-referendum-es-duerften-genug-unterschriften-sein-art-579157 |access-date=12 October 2024 |work=Liechtensteiner Vaterland |language=de}} The proposal was accepted by voters.{{Referendum results
|for =6581
|against =5919
|invalid =69
|blank=15
|electorate=21135
|source=[https://www.abstimmungen.li/resultat/35 abstimmungen]
}}