1988_French_Matignon_Accords_referendum
A referendum on the Matignon Accords on New Caledonia was held in France on 6 November 1988.[1] The accords were approved by 80% of voters, although turnout was just 36.9%.[2] In New Caledonia it was approved by 57% of voters.[3]
The text of the referendum was the following:[4]
"Acceptez-vous de permettre aux habitants de la Nouvelle-Calédonie de voter pour l'autodétermination en 1998?"
"Do you agree to allow New Caledonian residents to vote for self-determination in 1998?"