1978 Austrian nuclear power referendum

Wöginger • Rendi-Wagner • Kickl • Maurer • Meinl-Reisinger •

A referendum on the use of nuclear power was held in Austria on 5 November 1978.

[1][2] Voters were asked whether they approved a law allowing the peaceful use of nuclear power, particularly relating to the start-up of the Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant.

[3] Voters narrowly rejected it, with 50.5% voting against.

As a result, although the Power Plant was finished, it never operated and has been repurposed for various projects over the years.

Zwentendorf power plant