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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