Overview

Poland is regarded as one of the more sceptical countries about the Constitution. The main issue is the reduction of voting powers implicit in the Constitution, compared to the structure set down at Nice - the basis on which the Polish voted to join the EU in 2003. Another major concern for the Poles is the lack of any reference to Christianity in the preamble.
Most of the opposition parties are opposed to the ratification of the Constitution.

Polish government proposed to hold the referendum in tandem with the Presidential elections in autumn 2005 to secure the vote is valid: The turnout must be at least fifty per cent of the population. Otherwise the result is not valid.

Parties opposing the constitution have recently demanded, that the referendum should be held in 2006.