History: February 20 (#5)

History: February 20 (#5)
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February 20, 2005 Spain becomes the first country to vote in a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout.

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On February 20, in the year 2005: Spain becomes the first country to vote i n a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout. The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe was an unratified international treaty intended to create a consolidated constitution for the European Union (EU).

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Why February 20, 2005 matters: Spain becomes the first country to vote i n a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: February 20, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connec ted billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Spain becomes the first country to vote in a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_establishing_a_Constitution_for_Europe (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)