"VIEW: It�s not the constitution, stupid! �Miranda Husain
If France fails to ratify the constitution, Chirac�s hopes of re-election would inevitably be dashed, leaving Washington free to cultivate ties with the most likely successor to the presidential throne
Pressure is mounting on French voters to endorse the EU constitution in the May 29 referendum amid early warning signals that the country is heading towards defeating the motion. A French �non� would have catastrophic consequences for the Union as it would effectively bring to a standstill the bloc�s efforts towards closer political and economic integration. The constitution can only enter into force if it is ratified by all 25 member states."
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