In 2005, French voters shocked the world by rejecting the proposed European Constitution
France stunned the international community in 2005 by voting against a new European Union constitution, a move that halted decades of political integration and reshaped the future of the continent.
On May 29, 2005, French citizens turned out in massive numbers for a national referendum to ratify a proposed European Constitution. While the government and major political parties campaigned for a 'Yes' vote, nearly 55 percent of voters rejected the treaty. This was a massive blow to the European Union, as France was one of its founding members and a primary driver of continental unity.
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