This'll be a fun vote to watch, particularly the voter turnout: The European Union Constitution. [
europa.eu.int,
link,
wikipedia]
Spain's the first one up to hold a referrendum about accepting the Constitution.* Let's reflect for a few minutes on the word "constitution" and what it means as a framework of society.
Enough reflecting? Ok. Here's my prediction: Less than 40% turnout.
Overheard: "They don't protect the worker's right to strike!" Good job, Spaniards.
* 3 others have approved it via their parliment, not a popular referrendum
Update, 050220
42% voter turnout, I was close. A resounding: We dunno... when's siesta? [
Guardian,
BBC]
Here's more great ideas from Europe:
Sending the EU Constitution to space. If Europeans won't read the constitution, what makes them think aliens will?
Update 050224
Netherlands: June 1
France: May or June
EU Summit: Mid June