1986 Danish Single European Act referendum

A non-binding referendum on the Single European Act was held in Denmark on 27 February 1986.[1] It was approved by 56.2% of voters,[2] with a voter participation of 75.4%.[3]

The referendum was held by the government of the Prime Minister of Denmark, Poul Schlüter. The government was in favour of Denmark ratifying the Single European Act, but a majority in parliament was against it.[2] The referendum was the last Europe-related referendum in which parties such as the Social Democrats and the Social Liberal Party recommended against ratification.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,629,786	56.2
Against	1,268,483	43.8
Invalid/blank votes	29,383	–
Total	2,927,652	100
Registered voters/turnout	3,883,429	75.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p525 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
2. Folkeafstemning om EF-pakken EU Oplysningen (in Danish)
3. Nohlen & Stöver, p534