2010 Martiniquean status referendum

A referendum on becoming an overseas territory was held in Martinique on 10 January 2010.[1] The proposal was rejected by 79% of voters, with a turnout of 55%.[1] A simultaneous referendum was rejected in French Guiana.[2]

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Background

French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed the referendum after visiting the Caribbean island of Martinique in June 2009.[3] The French overseas departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe had suffered prolonged general strikes in early 2009, due to low wages and standards of living.[3]

Martiniquean voters were asked whether they wanted more power to be given to the local government based in Fort-de-France.[3] Martinique was an overseas region and an overseas department of France, regulated by the article 73 of the French Constitution, giving it the same political status as metropolitan departments and regions. The proposed change would have led to it becoming an overseas collectivity, regulated by the article 74 of the French Constitution, similar to French Polynesia.[4]

Results
Choice Votes %
For32,95420.69
Against126,29879.31
Invalid/blank votes4,946–
Total164,198100
Registered voters/turnout296,80255.32
Source: Direct Democracy
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References
  1. Martinique (France), 10 January 2010: Conversion to Overseas Territory Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. French Guiana (France), 10 January 2010: Conversion to Overseas Territory Direct Democracy (in German)
  3. "French Guiana and Martinique reject increased autonomy". BBC News. 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
  4. La Guyane et la Martinique refusent plus d'autonomie Le Figaro, 11 January 2010


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