A referendum on joining the European Community was held in Norway on 25 September 1972. After a long period of heated debate, the "no" side won with 53.5% of the vote. Prime Minister Trygve Bratteli, who had championed a "yes" vote, resigned as a result. This was Norway's second attempt at becoming a member, after having been vetoed by France in January 1963 and again temporarily in 1967, but the first attempt with a referendum on a set of fully negotiated accession terms.
Endorsement
Results
By constituency ConstituencyElectorateSpoilt votesTotal poll (%)For (%)Against (%)Østfold392Akershus542Oslo619Hedmark519Oppland314Buskerud400Vestfold247Telemark211Aust-Agder138Vest-Agder177Rogaland309Hordaland511Sogn og Fjordane153Møre og Romsdal240Sør-Trøndelag248Nord-Trøndelag107Nordland549Troms385Finnmark327
See also 1994 Norwegian European Union membership referendum
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