In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute referendum the Saar electorate rejected this plan by 67.7% to 32.3% (out of a 96.5% turnout: 423,434 against, 201,975 for) despite the public support of Federal German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer for the plan. The rejection of the plan by the Saarlanders was interpreted as support for the Saar to join the Federal Republic of Germany. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what negotiation did France offer to establish the independent Saarland? ANS1 Paris Agreements QSN2 In the 23 October 1955 Saar Statute referendum, what percentage opposed the formation of the Saarland? ANS2 67.7% QSN3 What was the Saar Statute referendum voter turnout? ANS3 96.5% QSN4 Which political figure supported the Saar Statute referendum? ANS4 Chancellor Konrad Adenauer QSN5 The rejection of the plan by the Saarlanders was interpreted as support for the Saar to do what? ANS5 join the Federal Republic of Germany.