1979 Greenlandic home rule referendum
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A consultative referendum on home rule was held in Greenland on 17 January 1979. Just over 70.1% of voters voted in favour of greater autonomy from Denmark,[1][2] leading to the establishment of a Greenlandic Parliament and Greenland gaining sovereignty in areas such as education, health, fisheries and the environment.[3]
As a result of the referendum, home rule came into effect 1 May 1979.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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12,756 | 70.1 |
| No | 4,703 | 25.8 |
| Valid votes | 17,459 | 95.9 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 743 | 4.1 |
| Total votes | 18,202 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 28,889 | 63.3 |
| Source: Folketingsårbog 1978–79 | ||
See also
References
- ^ Den grønlandske hjemmestyreordning Template:Da icon. Ministry of the State of Denmark.
- ^ Marquard, Arne (ed.) Folketingsårbog 1978–79 Template:Da icon. Copenhagen: J. H. Schultz Forlag, p. 61. ISBN 87-569-0591-2
- ^ Politics in Greenland Greenland Representation to the EU
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