An unofficial referendum on integration into

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was held in

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in June 1919.Åland-Inseln (Finnland), ??. Juni 1919 : Anschluss an Schweden
Direct Democracy The referendum was organised by the

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and approved by a vote on 1 June. It took the form of a petition in which voters could sign in yes or no columns. Although the proposal was approved by 95% of voters, the islands remained under Finnish control following a decision by the

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in 1921.

Results

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{{Post-WWI plebiscites Aland Aland Referendums in Åland History of Åland Aland Border polls Aftermath of World War I in Finland Sovereignty referendums National unifications Swedish nationalism