1935 Saar status referendum

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A referendum on territorial status was held in the Saar on 13 January 1935.[1] Since World War I the territory had been separate from Germany and administered by France.[1] Voters were asked whether the Saar should remain under the administration, return to Germany or become part of France. Over 90% voted in favour of reuniting with Germany, which was celebrated by the Nazi government.[1] The annexation to the Reich was completed on 1 March and Saarland became part of Germany again.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
Unification with Germany 477,089 90.73
Status quo 46,613 8.87
Unification with France 2,124 0.40
Invalid/blank votes 2,161
Total 527,987 100
Registered voters/turnout 539,542 97.99
Source: Direct Democracy

Referendums

  1. ^ a b c d Referendum in the Saarland Bundeskanzler Willy Brandt Stiftung