Martiniquean status referendum, 2010
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A referendum on becoming an overseas territory was held in Martinique on 10 January 2010.[1] The proposal was rejected by 79% of voters, with a turnout of 55%.[1] A simultaneous referendum was rejected in French Guiana.[2]
Background
French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed the referendum after visiting the Caribbean island of Martinique in June 2009.[3] The French overseas departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe had suffered prolonged general strikes in early 2009, due to low wages and standards of living.[3]
Martinican voters were asked whether they wanted to more power to be given to the local government based in Fort-de-France.[3] If passed, Martinique would have been granted more autonomy, similar to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean.[3]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 32,954 | 20.69 |
| Against | 126,298 | 79.31 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 4,946 | – |
| Total | 164,198 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 296,802 | 55.32 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Martinique (France), 10 January 2010: Conversion to Overseas Territory Direct Democracy (German)
- ↑ French Guiana (France), 10 January 2010: Conversion to Overseas Territory Direct Democracy (German)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "French Guiana and Martinique reject increased autonomy". BBC News. 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
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