Constitutional Treaty
After the 'no Votes' in France and Holland in 2005 the European Constitution has fallen by the wayside. The recent emergence of.
Glyn views the constitution as a major step forward for the EU; it will give more powers to the democratically elected European Parliament; tie up the loose ends and loopholes that have occurred as the EU has evolved; and institutionally accommodate the EU as it stands following the accession of ten new member states in May 2004.
Spain was the first major EU state to ratify the Constitutional treaty with a majority of 77% to 17%, boosting Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero's drive to put Spain "at the heart of Europe”.
It is important that people understand exactly what they are voting for; the constitution will not make a European "Super-State" nor will it give away powers on immigration and or taxation to Brussels. Both sides of the argument must be heard, let the debate begin!
Links:
- For an online version of the European constitution please go to: http://europa.eu.int/constitution/index_en.htm
- For a printed copy please contact our Brussels office.
- Richard Corbett MEP head of constitution affairs: http://www.richardcorbett.org.uk/
- Official website of the "yes" campaign for the constitution: www.yes-campaign.net
- Quick Guide: European Union constitution: www.bbc.co.uk
