French could vote against the Constitution

For the first time a poll has shown that a majority of French people are likely to vote against the European Constitution.

The new poll, conducted this week by the CSA Institute, has found that 51 per cent of those questioned are planning to vote against the Constitution and 49 per cent will vote ‘yes’, reports today's Le Parisien.

According to this poll, as much as 53 per cent of French voters are likely to abstain during the referendum, taking place on 29 May.

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