French vote to protect French sovereignty; say "Non" to European Constitution
The news is a resounding defeat for the government of Jacques Chirac! Thankfully, Gallic pragmatism and desire to preserve French sovereignty prevailed in the end.A secular European constitution would have further eroded the Christian heritage of Europe. Now, we can all go back to eating les pommes frites and les fromage.
French Voters Deliver a Crushing Defeat to European Constitution
International Herald Tribune
By KATRIN BENNHOLD
Published: May 29, 2005
PARIS, May 29 - French voters dealt a crushing defeat to the European constitution today, demonstrating their determination to punish the leaders of France and of Europe after a bitter campaign that split the country in two.
Video: At the Polls in France
As the polls closed, the French Interior Ministry said the no camp had 57.26 percent, compared to 42.74 for yes, with nearly 83 percent of the votes counted.
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Some further reactions to the news in Britain:
NON: EU thrown into turmoil as French reject constitution
posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 9:18 PM
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