Counting of the ballot papers following the referendum on Finland’s accession to the European Union

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On 16 October 1994, a national referendum is held in Finland to ask the people to vote for or against the country’s accession to the European Union. After the votes are counted, 56.9 % are found to have voted in favour of accession.

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Source: Election officials Jan Vapaavuori [R] and Gunnar Asplund empty ballot boxes at Helsinki town hall 16 October 1994. Ranta, Ilkka. Helsinki: EPA, 16/10/1994. Black and White.

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Counting of the ballot papers following the referendum on Finland’s accession to the European Union