A constitutional referendum was held in East Germany on 6 April 1968.[1] The new constitution was approved by 96.4% of voters, with turnout reported to be 98.1%,[2] and came into force on 9 April.[3]
On 1 December 1967 the Volkskammer established a commission to draw up a new constitution. This was by the Volkskammer with no dissenting votes on 26 March 1968, alongside a law on conducting a referendum to approve the constitution.[3]
