Referendums in Sweden
Since the introduction of parliamentarism in Sweden, six national referendums have been held. Legal provisions for referendums were introduced in 1922, one year after the adoption of universal suffrage.

Referendums in Sweden

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Table Section Text: Since the introduction of parliamentarism in Sweden, six national referendums have been held. Legal provisions for referendums were introduced in 1922, one year after the adoption of universal suffrage.

Year	Referendum	Participation	Yes	No	Blank	Result

2003	Adopting the euro as the currency of Sweden	82.6%	42.0%	55.9%	2.1%	Rejection of the euro

1994	Joining the European Union	83.3%	52.3%	46.8%	0.9%	Approval of membership

Year	Referendum	Participation	Alt. 1	Alt. 2	Alt. 3	Blank	Outcome

1980	Discontinuation of the use of nuclear power	75.7%	18.9%	39.1%	38.7%	3.3%	Alternative 2 (see below for an explanation)

1957	Tax funded pension system	72.4%	45.8%	15.0%	35.3%	3.9%	Alternative 1 (see below for an explanation)

Year	Referendum	Participation	Yes	No	Blank	Result

1955	Changing from left- to right-hand traffic	53.0%	15.5%	82.9%	1.6%	Rejection of switching from left-hand to right hand traffic

1922	Prohibition of alcohol	55.1%	49.1%	50.9%	Rejection of prohibition

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Voter turnout was 83.3%, and the result was 52.3% in favor of EU membership and 46.8% against.

final_sentence: Voter turnout was 83.3%, and the result was 52.3% in favor of EU membership and 46.8% against.