Overview
Spain was one of the first countries to hold a referendum without being forced so by the national constitution.
Both the governing Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE), and the main opposition party, rightist Popular Party, have urged their supporters to vote ‘yes’. However, former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar is urging Spaniards to vote ‘no’ as the current agreement relinquishes Spain’s favourable voting weights.
Several groups are opposing the proposed EU Constitution. The two main parties have agreed to co-ordinate their campaigns: Izquierda Unida (the United Left) and the Catalan ERC met yesterday to ensure that they work on common campaigns.
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Spain's mixed EU signals
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