Croatian independence referendum, 1991

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An independence referendum was held in Croatia on 19 May 1991.^[1] The result was 95.7% in favour, with a turnout of 83.6%.^[2]

Background

The Croatian parliament made the decision to hold the referendum on 2 May.^[3]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For independence	2,845,521	95.7
Against independence	126,630	4.3
Invalid/blank votes	36,055	–
Total	3,008,206	100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Aftermath

Following the referendum the Croatian Parliament declared independence on 25 June 1991,^[4] the same day as Slovenia. Immediately afterwards, the Slovenian Ten-Day War began, and both countries signed the Brijuni Agreement, agreeing to postpone the declaration for three months in order to calm tensions. However, the Croatian War of Independence soon escalated.

Following an alternative and illegal set of referendums, the Republic of Serbian Krajina was declared in the Serb-held areas of Croatia.^[5]

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p410 ISBN 9873832956097
2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p414
3. ^ Narodne Novine: Odluka Predsjednika RH o raspisu referenduma (Croatian)
4. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p399
5. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p401