A non-binding referendum on ending conscription was held in Austria on 20 January 2013. The proposal was supported by the Social Democratic Party and the Green Party and opposed by the Austrian People's Party and the FPÖ.[1] Though constitutionally not obliged to act on, both parties in government have stated, that they will honour the results.[2]
The motion to end conscription and introduce a professional army was rejected.
Results[]
| Referendum on the abolishment of conscription | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No
|
1,947,116 | 59.7 |
| Yes | 1,315,278 | 40.3 |
| Valid votes | 3,262,394 | 97.5 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 82,546 | 2.5 |
| Total votes | 3,344,940 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters and turnout | 6,378,478 | 52.4 |
| Source: Austrian Ministry of the Interior | ||
Anti-professional army protesters outside the Austrian Parliament Building on 11 December 2012.
References[]
- ↑ Austrians vote to keep compulsory military service BBC News, 20 January 2013
- ↑ Austrians Appear to Reject Changes to Conscript Army New York Times, 20 January 2013
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