1954 East German referendum

1954 06 29 y East Germany 1949 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? Peace treaty 12,131,730 European Defence Community etc. 849,063 416,844 13,588,397 A referendum on a peace treaty was held in East Germany on 29 June 1954.Deutsche Demokratische Republik, 29. Juni 1954 : Friedensvertrag / Europäische Verteidigungsgemeinschaft Direct Democracy 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?" The first option was approved by 93.46% of voters. Results ChoiceVotes%Peace treaty12,131,73093.46European Defence Community etc.849,0636.54Invalid/blank votes416,844–Total13,397,640100Registered voters/turnout13,588,39798.60Source: Direct Democracy References Category:Referendums in East Germany Category:1954 referendums Category:1954 in East Germany Category:June 1954 in Europe