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The presidents of the Commission and the Parliament find themselves in a 'no' protest after the vote (Photo: Stuart Gulleford)

European Parliament strongly endorses Constitution

The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the EU Constitution in a non-binding but politically symbolic vote.

On Wednesday morning (12 January), 500 MEPs voted in favour, 137 voted against and 40 abstained.

"The result of the vote makes it very clear. I think that the extent of the support is very important", said Parliament president Josep Borrell.

He said that it means that 74% voted in favour and it "far exceeded" expectations.

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The presidents of the Commission and the Parliament find themselves in a 'no' protest after the vote (Photo: Stuart Gulleford)

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