Putting the Constitution to a referendum

It is likely that the UK Government will declare its intention to become the ninth EU Member State planning a referendum on the European Constitution. As there is no doubt that a Constitution adopted against the will of its citizens is doomed to failure, a public vote is a welcome step forward.

…a future cacophony in the EU?

\nHowever, holding a referendum is of itself not enough. Experience shows that if citizens of a country refuse a treaty at a first poll, they are ordered t...