With referendums on the European Union constitution going down to defeat in France and the Netherlands, people in the Eastern European nations that are the EU's newest members are wondering about ...

What's the European Constitution? By ABC News. May 26, 2005, 9:17 AM. June 1, 2005 -- -- As the European Union grew from six to 12 to 25, Europe's leaders decided to overhaul its institutions.

Mr. Serfaty spoke about European Union Constitution ratification problems, recent movements opposing the constitution, and the potential impact of French and Dutch votes against the constitution.

The European Union, which shares values with the United States that are embodied in the Charter of fundamental rights included in the Constitution, will contribute better in the future to ...

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An important vote on the European Union constitution is being held Sunday in France. Before the constitution can go into effect, it must be approved by all of the 25 members of the EU.

Britain on Monday suspended a referendum on the European Union constitution, dealing what many analysts regarded as a mortal wound to the document after French and Dutch voters rejected it last week.

ROME — The leaders of 25 European nations signed the continent’s first constitution at a lavish ceremony today, putting aside deep differences to approve a blueprint for enhancing the region ...