A referendum on the enlargement of the European Communities (EC) was held in France on 23 April 1972.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p674 Voters were asked whether they approved of Denmark, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom joining the EC, although Norway later voted in its own referendum not to join. The proposals were approved by 68.3% of voters, with a turnout of 60.2%.Nohlen & Stöver, p686
The referendum asked: "In light of the new prospects opening up to Europe, do you approve the draft law submitted to the French people by the President of the Republic authorizing the ratification of the treaty relating to the accession of Great Britain, Denmark, Ireland and Norway to the European Communities?"
This was the first referendum to be held in any country relating to an issue regarding the European Communities.
Results ChoiceMetropolitan FranceTotalVotes%Votes%For10,502,75667.710,847,55468.3Against5,008,46932.35,030,93431.7Invalid/blank votes2,070,615–2,086,119–Total17,581,84010017,964,607100Registered voters29,071,070–29,820,464–Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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