The Unmaking of a Constitution: Lessons from the European Referenda.

The article examines the lessons learned from the European referenda in relation to the European constitution project. The modifications of European treaties must be submitted to a popular vote. French President Jacques Chirac states that it was logical to consult the people on the future of European institutions. In countries with no tradition of referenda, such as Luxembourg, Netherlands and Great Britain, the issue was judged important to involve the people. The failure of this referendum campaign indicates the current state of development of a European political system.