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	Czech referendum on the European Constitution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Czech Republic was expected to hold a referendum in 2006 to decide whether it should ratify the proposed Constitution of the European Union.
		The three parties of the governing coalition are strongly in favour of European integration, and will campaign in support of the Constitution, but President Václav Klaus is an outspoken eurosceptic, and refused to sign the constitutional treaty in October 2004 (most countries, however, did not send their head of state to sign).
		The referendum is expected to be legally binding on the government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Czech_referendum_on_the_European_Constitution (414 words)

	Europe: european constitution, a bumpy road after the Spanish referendum
		The European Constitution, a treaty that reforms the rules that hold the European Union together on economic, foreign and common defence policy, will be put to the vote in 10 referendums across Europe in the next 18 months.
		The focal points of the European constitution treaty for Europe’s elite are not the incorporation of the European Union’s Charter of Rights, which describes the rights and freedoms of every citizen of Europe, nor is it the passing reference to a "social Europe".
		In that sense the European constitution represents a legal framework for an imperialist EU block an an attempt to overcome the rivalry between the different European ruling classes in the pursuit of their specific interests on the world stage.
	www.socialistworld.net /eng/2005/03/01europe.html (2620 words)

	Czech president says EU constitution referendum is pointless - EUbusiness - EU law, politics and finance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Czech Republic's eurosceptic President Vaclav Klaus argued Sunday a referendum on the European Union constitution would now be pointless as he said the treaty no longer existed.
		Czech Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek said Saturday a referendum could still be held in the country, which joined the EU in May 2004, but not within the coming year.
		The process of adopting the constitution within all 25 EU member states was stopped in its tracks by referendum defeats in France and the Netherlands.
	www.eubusiness.com /Institutions/050619140521.66y4v319 (340 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| EU constitution: Where member states stand
		The European constitution was knocked off course when France and the Netherlands rejected it in referendums in May and June 2005, but European leaders are now talking about how to get the project back on track.
		So far, 12 countries have fully ratified the constitution, two of them by referendum; two have very nearly finished ratifying it, two are likely to ratify it in the next few months; and two have rejected it.
		Hungary: Hungary's parliament ratified the constitution on 20 December 2004, by a margin of 304 votes to nine.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/3954327.stm (1847 words)

	The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Background
		A referendum to change Australia's status, from a commonwealth headed by the British monarch to an independent republic, was defeated in 1999.
		Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs.
		European power struggles immersed the country in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20th century and left the country occupied by the victorious Allied powers of the US, UK, France, and the Soviet Union in 1945.
	www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2028.html (15472 words)

	Czech General elections results
		The electorate also received a brochure that explains what European integration means for their country, the various areas in question and the advantages that membership implies.
		If the referendum fails it will not be possible for the Czech Parliament to ratify membership as it is planned in Poland for example, and an election on the same subject would not organised for another two years.
		Several advertisements and posters representing, for example, a bow made from the European flag together with the words "Don't forget" or the photo of a clock in the Union colours reminding the electorate that everything depends on 13th and 14th June, have been designed to remind the Czechs of their citizen's duty.
	www.robert-schuman.org /anglais/oee/tchequie/referendum/default2.htm (1201 words)

	stopVAW -- Czechs Might Vote on EU Constitution in June 2006
		8/30/2004 1:25 PM ech referendum on the European Constitution could be held in June 2006, at the same time as the country's general elections, the Prime Minister Stanislav Gross told Czech diplomats today (30 August) in Prague.
		The new head of the Czech cabinet, who last week managed to survive a vote of confidence by a narrow majority, does not expect the ratification procedure to be easy.
		Compiled from: Martin Frydrych, Czechs might vote on EU Constitution in June 2006, EUobserver.com, 30 August 2004.
	www.stopvaw.org /31Aug20042.html (167 words)

	EPP-ED Group: The European Constitution
		Luxembourg yesterday threw a lifeline to the European Constitution, voting in favour of the Treaty rejected by France and the Netherlands.
		The European Council, with its decision to extend the deadline for the ratification of the European constitution by one year, found a pragmatic solution to the current situation and, at the same time, showed the political will to make reform possible in a Union of 25 states and 455 million people.
		The French referendum on the Constitution is being held on 29.05.05.
	www.epp-ed.org /constitution/news_en.asp (13890 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Q&A: The European constitution
		In its new areas, it strengthens the role of the European parliament, giving it an equal say to the council of ministers (the main intergovernmental body) on decisions put to a majority vote, increases the scope of national parliaments to revise European law and establishes a European diplomatic corps.
		Spanish voters approved the constitution in February on a 42% turnout, and referendums are also due to be held in Denmark, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Luxembourg and Portugal.
		The opposite is the case in the Czech Republic and Poland, where large numbers of Eurosceptic MPs and shaky coalitions mean the constitution is more likely to be approved by the people than their parliament.
	www.guardian.co.uk /eu/story/0,7369,1482635,00.html (1332 words)

	The Fundamental Principles of the European constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The only referendum ever held in the UK on European issues was in 1975 on whether Britain should remain in the then European Economic Community, and this resulted in a successful "Yes" vote for continued membership.
		Was the decision to hold a referendum an explicit recognition of the particular significance of the European Constitution, as opposed to previous Treaties?
		By deciding to hold the referendum in 2006, and thereby postponing the core of the political debate till after the 2005 General Election, Blair's Labour Party neutralised a key tenet of the Conservative Party's electoral strategy and thus greatly increased their own chances of a third term in office.
	blogs.unige.ch /droit/ceje/dotclear/index.php/2005/01/20 (1041 words)

	Constitution of the Czech Republic
		(1) The national symbols of the Czech Republic shall be the large and the small state coat-of- arms, the national colours, the national flag, the standard of the President of the Republic, the state seal and the national anthem.
		m) whether the execution of a referendum on the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union is in conformity with the Constitutional law regarding the referendum on the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union and with the implementing law.
		Judges and Justices at all courts of the Czech Republic serving as judges or Justices on the day this Constitution enters into effect shall be considered to be judges and Justices appointed under the Constitution of the Czech Republic.
	www.psp.cz /cgi-bin/eng/docs/laws/constitution.html (7409 words)

	Czech non-profit organisations discuss the European Constitution - 12-10-2004 - Radio Prague
		The conference was organized by the Czech Institute for European Policy with the aim of helping Czech non-profit organizations to play an active role in the fiery debate over the European Constitution.
		She, on the contrary, believes that referendum regarding the European Constitution will be necessary to legitimize this process.
		Everyone within the European Union says: "Is it democratic enough?" "Citizens are not involved in the decision making process..." So to have a civil referendum - and almost half of the EU population is going to vote directly on the constitution - this is a very good step, very good democratic step.
	www.radio.cz /en/article/59088 (888 words)

	EUROPA - Constitution - Interactive Map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Positive Referendum on 10 July 2005: 56,52% in favour, 43,48% against.
		Referendum previously scheduled for October 2005 along with the local elections (preliminary revision of the national constitution adopted by Parliament on 22 June 2005)
		Date scheduled: Referendum previously scheduled for October 2005 along with the local elections (preliminary revision of the national constitution adopted by Parliament on 22 June 2005).
	europa.eu.int /constitution/ratification_en.htm (1279 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Europe \| French say firm 'No' to EU treaty
		The vote could deal a fatal blow to the EU constitution, which needs to be ratified by all 25 member states.
		Eight national referendums are still to come, including one in the Netherlands on Wednesday, where the "No" side is leading the opinion polls.
		The constitution was finalised last year after long negotiations among EU governments.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/4592243.stm (521 words)

	European Leaders Sign Constitution (washingtonpost.com)
		The constitution was the result of more than two years of negotiations to move the E.U. states toward closer cooperation, faster decision-making and a bigger world role.
		If ratified, the constitution will provide for selection of a continent-wide president and foreign minister, an increase in the powers of the European Parliament and strengthened influence for the union in such areas as agriculture, foreign trade and the environment.
		Durao Barroso's accession was delayed because the European Parliament rejected his entire team of 24 commissioners over the nomination of one, Rocco Buttiglione, as head of the commission on justice.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A8408-2004Oct29.html (811 words)

	Czech EU Constitution referendum with parliament elections at earliest - premier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Czech EU Constitution referendum with parliament elections at earliest - premier
		Prague, 18 June: The earliest date when a referendum on the European Constitution could be held is with elections to the Chamber of Deputies [the lower house of the Czech parliament] in 2006, [Czech] Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek (senior government Social Democrats, CSSD) said after a meeting of government coalition party leaders today.
		The party leaders also decided that the campaign before the referendum should not be just about the constitution, but a national debate on the advantages and disadvantages of EU membership.
	news.monstersandcritics.com /mediamonitor/printer_1016361.php (154 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Polling closes in French EU vote
		It is the first binding public ballot on the EU constitution, which must be ratified by all 25 member states to become law.
		The outcome in France is being given extra importance because, as one of the architects of the EU and a key power in the organisation, it is traditionally a leader in the bloc.
		The constitution was finalised last year after long and difficult negotiations among EU governments.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/4589403.stm (555 words)

	European No Campaign: WELCOME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The European No Campaign is a EU-wide cross party network of organisations and individuals, that work together to stop the proposed EU Constitution.
		December 20: Next three EU presidencies aim to revive EU Constitution - With the Austrian presidency of the EU and the upcoming German presidency the EU Constitution could be revived.
		May 24: Warsaw heads for autumn referendum - The Polish government is keen to hold a referendum on the EU constitution this autumn.
	www.europeannocampaign.com (1523 words)

	Constitution - Ratification
		The Constitutional Treaty (version of 29.10.04) was approved at the European Council in Brussels on the 18th of June 2004 and signed in Rome on the 29th of October 2004 by the 25 Member States of the European Union.
		The constitutional treaty opened a period of ratification to be finished by October 2006.
		EU Constitution was rejected in a referendum on 29 May 2005.
	www.unizar.es /euroconstitucion/Treaties/Treaty_Const_Rat.htm (815 words)

	CREC Campaign for a Referendum on the European Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This is primarily to discuss how we should develop the campaign to persuade the government to concede a referendum on the European Constitution.
		The Queen had raised the subject of the European Constitution with him - and stated that she was ‘getting a huge daily postbag of cards about it’.
		The public can’t be trusted to vote on such a big issue as the European Constitution, he declares.
	www.european-referendum.org.uk /CREC-newsletter-no-1.htm (2562 words)

	EUobserver.com
		One of the burning questions on the EU's agenda is the upcoming referenda on the European Constitution.
		Click here to see the exact situation concerning Constitution referendum in each of the member states.
		Reader-friendly edition of the EU Constitution Updated with the final changes agreed by the IGC in Brussels on 18 June 2004
	euobserver.com /?aid=13266 (103 words)

	Czech referendum on EU constitution 'impossible' for now - PM - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		LONDON (AFX) - Czech Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek said a decision by the UK to suspend a referendum on the EU constitution coupled with the French and Dutch rejections made a vote in his country 'impossible' for now.
		Asked whether he would press on with a referendum regardless, Paroubek said: 'I think it is impossible at this moment.
		At this moment it is necessary to start with discussions about future of the European constitution, about the future of this process in the Czech Republic.
	www.forbes.com /home/feeds/afx/2005/06/06/afx2078725.html (529 words)

	EU Referendum / European Referendum / Draft EU Constitution - A UK Referendum? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		EurUnion.org/legislat /extrel/enlarge.htm From the 'European Union in the US' site - guide to the procedures and issues relating to the addition of new members to the EU fco.gov.uk/news Foreign and Commonwealth Office - 'Enlarging the EU'.
		The European Committee under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania responsible ensuring Lithuania’s accession to the European Union
		Czech Republic and the EU - European Agreement (Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
	www.theeurodebate.co.uk /eu_enlargement.htm (297 words)

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