Martti Ahtisaari votes during the referendum on Finland’s accession to the European Union (Helsinki, 16 October 1994)

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On 16 October 1994, following the referendum held in Finland on the country’s accession to the European Union, a majority of 56.9 % of Finnish people vote in favour of accession. The photo shows Martti Ahtisaari, President of the Republic of Finland, putting his ballot paper in the ballot box.

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Source: Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari cast his ballot during the referendum 16 October 1994. Bjoerkman, Matti. Helsinki: EPA, 16/10/1994. Black and White.

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Martti Ahtisaari votes during the referendum on Finland’s accession to the European Union (Helsinki, 16 October 1994)