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 54% 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. Results By constituency See also 1994 Norwegian European Union membership referendum References Referendums in Norway Norway EC Referendums related to European Union accession 1972 in international relations 1972 in the European Economic Community Norway–European Union relations Norway