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...presidency was tasked with forging the deal, proclaimed: "This is a great achievement for Europe and a great achievement for all Europeans." We'll find out soon enough how great an achievement Europeans think the 300-page document is, since as many as nine states could hold a referendum on it, including Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and Britain. If any one of them votes it down, it technically fails as a treaty. In other words, the "ever-closer union" to which the E.U.'s founders aspired is once again rubbing up against the public's mix of apathy, doubt and outright...
...Underneath the smiling photo ops and upbeat press conferences, it was clear to Europe's leaders that they have even more work cut out for them. In several countries planning referendums, according to recent polls, the constitution stands a good chance of defeat. "The referendum process will be difficult," says Peter Ludlow, director of EuroComment and former director of the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels. "One, two or three countries might reject. If a smaller country rejects, arrangements can be made. But the big problem will be Britain." There, Blair faces an uphill battle. The Sun, Britain...
...power-sharing government since it was formed last year. His armed forces earlier retook the eastern city of Bukavu , which had been under rebel control for a week. Chávez Faces a Recall VENEZUELA The National Electoral Council set August 15 as the date of the recall referendum on the presidency of Hugo Chávez. If Chávez loses the vote a presidential election will be called in this major oil produce
After the referendum, the fee increase required the support of the Faculty Council, which advises Dean of the Faculty William C. Kirby and the full Faculty...
While the student referendum made no mention of a phase-in, Dean of the College Benedict H. Gross ’71 said that he recommended that Mahan draw up a proposal that had a greater chance of garnering the Faculty Council’s approval...