In today's world, 1958 French constitutional referendum has become a topic of great relevance and interest to many people. From its origins to its impact on today's society, 1958 French constitutional referendum has sparked curiosity and debate in different areas. Throughout history, 1958 French constitutional referendum has played a fundamental role in various cultures and has evolved over time, adapting to the needs and demands of each era. In this article, we will explore the origins, influence and impact of 1958 French constitutional referendum, as well as its relevance today and its projection in the future.
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A constitutional referendum was held in France on 28 September 1958. Voters were asked whether they approved of the adoption of a constitution for the French Fifth Republic written by Charles de Gaulle. It was overwhelmingly approved, with 82.6% in favour. Voter turnout was 84.9% in metropolitan France and 79.8% overall.
Choice | Metropolitan France | Total | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
For | 17,668,790 | 79.3 | 31,123,483 | 82.6 | |
Against | 4,624,511 | 20.7 | 6,556,073 | 17.4 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 303,549 | – | 418,297 | – | |
Total | 22,596,850 | 100 | 38,097,853 | 100 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
The total includes Overseas departments, Algeria, Sahara, Overseas territories (except Guinea, French Togoland, French Cameroon, French New Hebrides and Wallis and Futuna) and French citizens living abroad.
Territory | Votes for |
% | Votes against |
% | Invalid/ blank votes |
Total votes |
Registered voters |
Turnout |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Algeria | 3,357,763 | 96.59 | 118,631 | 3.41 | 38,816 | 3,515,210 | 4,412,171 | 79.67 |
Chad | 804,355 | 98.29 | 14,032 | 1.71 | 4,628 | 823,015 | 1,243,450 | 66.19 |
Comoros | 63,899 | 97.33 | 1,756 | 2.67 | 265 | 65,920 | 71,099 | 92.72 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 1,595,238 | 99.99 | 216 | 0.01 | 1,156 | 1,596,610 | 1,636,533 | 97.56 |
Dahomey | 418,963 | 97.84 | 9,246 | 2.16 | 3,198 | 431,407 | 775,170 | 55.65 |
French Polynesia | 16,196 | 64.40 | 8,952 | 35.60 | 99 | 25,247 | 30,950 | 81.57 |
French Somaliland | 8,662 | 75.24 | 2,851 | 24.76 | 70 | 11,583 | 15,914 | 72.78 |
French Sudan | 945,586 | 97.54 | 23,875 | 2.46 | 2,736 | 972,197 | 2,142,266 | 45.38 |
Gabon | 190,334 | 92.58 | 15,244 | 7.42 | 3,022 | 208,600 | 265,161 | 78.67 |
Guinea | 56,981 | 4.78 | 1,136,324 | 95.22 | 10,570 | 1,203,875 | 1,408,500 | 85.47 |
Madagascar | 1,363,059 | 77.64 | 392,557 | 22.36 | 11,859 | 1,677,475 | 2,154,939 | 82.02 |
Mauritania | 302,018 | 94.04 | 19,126 | 5.96 | 1,307 | 322,451 | 382,870 | 84.22 |
Moyen-Congo | 339,436 | 99.38 | 2,133 | 0.62 | 781 | 342,350 | 433,403 | 78.99 |
New Caledonia | 26,085 | 98.12 | 500 | 1.88 | 443 | 27,028 | 35,163 | 76.86 |
Niger | 372,383 | 78.43 | 102,395 | 21.57 | 19,175 | 493,953 | 1,320,174 | 37.42 |
Sahara | 232,113 | 98.60 | 3,289 | 1.40 | 910 | 236,312 | 282,099 | 83.77 |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 2,325 | 98.06 | 46 | 1.94 | 227 | 2,598 | 2,802 | 92.72 |
Senegal | 870,362 | 97.55 | 21,901 | 2.45 | 1,106 | 893,369 | 1,106,828 | 80.71 |
Ubangi-Shari | 487,033 | 98.77 | 6,089 | 1.23 | 3,553 | 496,675 | 625,663 | 79.38 |
Upper Volta | 1,415,651 | 99.18 | 11,687 | 0.82 | 3,829 | 1,431,167 | 1,914,908 | 74.74 |
Source: Official Journal, Direct Democracy |