Country Information

This section provides information about the EU countries. Currently eleven states have decided to hold a referendum on the EU Constitution. The question is still undecided in eight member states, while in five countries it seems to be unlikely, that a referendum will be held. The Parliament of Lithuania has already ratified the constitution.
 

Greece


19 April 2005 - Parliament in Greece has ratified the EU Constitution. Fifth country that ratifies the EU Constitution.

There is a majority AGAINST the EU Constitution: 31% Yes - 46% No - 23% undecided - VPRC/dpa - 10 Jun 05


The document was backed by 268 votes in the 300-member strong parliament. Only 17 lawmakers voted against while another 15 decided to abstain. The vote makes Greece the sixth country to back the constitution.

Both Greece's governing conservatives and the main opposition Socialist party voted in favour of the constitution.

   


Constitution will be adopted by parliament…



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