Turnout mars big Spanish vote for EU treaty

There was a low turnout of only 42% in the Spanish Referendum on the European Constitution on 20 February 2005. However, those who voted did so overwhelmingly in favour of the Constitution.

Council of the European Union: Press Release, 20.2.05: Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the CFSP, welcomes the results of the referendum in Spain http://consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/declarations/83796.pdf

BBC News, 20.2.05: Spain voters approve EU charter http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4280841.stm

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