Spain to vote on EU constitution

February 20, 2005 

Madrid - Spain today will be the first of the European Union nations over the next few years to vote on the treaty establishing a EU constitution. The referendum being held, one of 9 confirmed by member countries, is expected to draw 40 to 50% of Spain's 35 million voters. 
Polling stations have been opening since 0800 UTC, with a small stream of people casting their ballot. The question on the ballot paper is: 
"¿Aprueba usted el Tratado por el que se establece una Constitución para Europa?" "("Do you approve the treaty establishing a constitution for Europe?")"
Spain to vote on EU constitution February 20 , 2005 Madrid - Spain today will be the first of the European Union nations over the next few years to vote on the treaty establishing a EU constitution . The referendum being held , one of 9 confirmed by member countries , is expected to draw 40 to 50 % of Spain 's 35 million voters . Polling stations have been opening since 0800 UTC , with a small stream of people casting their ballot . The question on the ballot paper is : " ¿ Aprueba usted el Tratado por el que se establece una Constitución para Europa ? " " ( " Do you approve the treaty establishing a constitution for Europe ? " ) "
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