montoring report: Spanish referendum

The monitoring report evaluates the fairness of the process in Spain using internationally recognized standards for a referendum.

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EU Constitution - Ratification

consultative referendum + Parliamentary approval

The consultative referendum has been held on February 20, 2005. The results were 76,7% in favour, 17,2% against and 6% of blank votes. The question asked was: “Are you in favour of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe?”

The parliamentary approval could happen before June 2005.

Spain

: area ~ 504.700 sq km

previous referendum on European issues

The ratification of the Eu constitution was approved by a majority on Febuary 20, 2005.

In March 1986, a national referendum was held on Spain’s participation in NATO, on the basis of Article 92 of the Constitution (result: 52.5% ‘yes’, with a turnout of 59.7%).