1951 East German referendum

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. Voters were asked "Are you against the remilitarisation of Germany and for the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany in the year 1951?". It was approved by 95.98% of voters.

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