1954 East German referendum

A referendum on a peace treaty was held in East Germany on 29 June 1954. 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.

1954 East German referendum

29 June 1954 (1954-06-29)

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?
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Peace treaty 12,131,730 93.46%
European Defence Community etc. 849,063 6.54%
Valid votes 12,980,793 96.89%
Invalid or blank votes 416,844 3.11%
Total votes 13,397,637 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 13,588,397 98.6%
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