East German referendum, 1954

A referendum on a peace treaty was held in East Germany on 29 June 1954.[1] Voters were asked "Are you for a peace treaty and the withdrawal of occupying troops, or for the European Defence Community, the General Treaty and keeping the occupying troops for 50 years?"[1] The first option was approved by 93.46% of voters.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
Peace treaty12,131,73093.46
European Defence Community etc.849,0636.54
Invalid/blank votes416,844–
Total13,397,640100
Registered voters/turnout13,588,39798.60
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. 1 2 3 Deutsche Demokratische Republik, 29. Juni 1954 : Friedensvertrag / Europäische Verteidigungsgemeinschaft Direct Democracy
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