The rejection of the EU Constitution by the French is set to have heavy implications for the country’s political landscape.
President Jacques Chirac, who supported the Constitution, faced strong criticism after the announcement of the results, both from the No and the Yes camps.
The veteran leader is also likely to be severely weakened on the EU stage by the strong No vote.
His political opponents said he should take personal responsibility for the result and hinted that he ...
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