On 8 March 2003, Malta held a referendum on EU membership and the result was 143,094 votes in favour and 123,628 votes against.

On 8 March 2003, Malta held a referendum on EU membership and the result was 143,094 votes in favour and 123,628 votes against.

Date

2003-03-08

Status

past

Country

Malta

Theme

International and EU context

Evidence

1. On the 8th of March, 2003, the electorate was asked to decide by means of a referendum on the proposal that Malta becomes a member of the EU on its enlargement due on 1st May, 2004. The outcome was that Malta should become an EU member state with 143,094 votes in favour and 123,628 votes against.

   Source: https://electoral.gov.mt/Elections | external