Which one of the following countries had in 1994 voted against joining the European Union?
A
Norway
B
Sweden
C
Finland
D
Austria
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks which country voted against joining the European Union (EU) in 1994.
2. In 1994, referendums on EU membership were held in several European countries.
3. Austria, Finland, and Sweden held referendums in 1994 and voted in favour of joining. They became members of the EU on January 1, 1995.
4. Norway also held a referendum on EU membership in November 1994. The electorate voted against joining the EU (by a margin of 52.2% to 47.8%). This was the second time Norway had voted against membership, the first being in 1972.