East German referendum, 1951

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

References

1 2 3 Deutsche Demokratische Republik, 5. Juni 1951 : Gegen Remilitarisierung, für Friedensvertrag 1951 Direct Democracy

Elections and referendums in East Germany

General elections	1949 1950 1954 1958 1963 1967 1971 1976 1981 1986 1990

Referendums	1951 1954 1968

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