Foreign Developments: European Constitution Flashcards
What year did EU nations decide there would be a constitution for the organisation?
2004
When did EU members agree the European Constitution would come into affect?
2006
What did Blair say with Britain accepting the constitution in 2005?
Britain would hold a referendum on it
What did France and Denmark decide in 2005 with the constitution?
They did not want to accept it
Due to these 2 powerful nations in the EU now opposing the constitution, what would it mean for Britain?
They would also not accept it
What did opinion polls show in Britain with public opinion on a European constitution?
They opposed it
What year was the Reform treaty created by the EU?
2007
What was the Reform Treaty similar to?
The European Constitution
What did the EU make sure of with the Reform Treaty?
That it was not like a constitution
When was the Reform Treaty passed by all EU nations? (To the month)
December 2007
Who was Prime Minister by December 2007?
Gordon Brown
How can it be seen even Britain supported the Reform Treaty?
They did not hold a referendum on it
