Survey on the vote on joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – survey results available

17 Oct 2024 - Umfrage
On September 22, 2024, the Liechtenstein electorate voted on joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The proposal was approved by the Liechtenstein electorate with 55.8 percent. The Liechtenstein Institute conducted an online survey in collaboration with the Liechtensteiner Vaterland to find out the reasons for the approval or rejection.

The recently published detailed analysis of the follow-up survey to the vote on IMF membership shows that the decision was not always easy for voters and that a comparatively large number only made up their minds during the course of the referendum campaign. The issue was complex, which is why an unusually high number of voters were guided by recommendations, particularly from the Princely House and the government. The supporters of the two main parties voted in favor of accession by a large majority or even overwhelmingly (VU), as did the FL sympathizers. The latter is remarkable in that the FL adopted a “no” position. The majority of DpL supporters, on the other hand, rejected accession.