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1951 East German referendum

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1951 East German referendum

5 June 1951 (1951-06-05)

Are you against the remilitarisation of Germany and for the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany in the year 1951?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 13,034,477 95.98%
No 546,622 4.02%
Valid votes 13,581,099 99.72%
Invalid or blank votes 37,625 0.28%
Total votes 13,618,724 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 13,700,000 99.41%

A referendum on militarisation and peace was held in East Germany on 5 June 1951.[1] Voters were asked "Are you against the remilitarisation of Germany and for the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany in the year 1951?".[1] It was approved by 95.98% of voters.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 13,034,477 95.98
Against 546,622 4.02
Invalid/blank votes 37,625 -
Total 13,618,724 100
Registered voters/turnout 13,700,000 99.42
Source: Direct Democracy

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