BBC (Wednesday): Dutch vote on Europe constitution, rejection forecast

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From the BBC Online
Dated Wednesday June 1 10:15 GMT (3:15 am PDT)

Dutch vote on Europe constitution

People in the Netherlands are voting on the European Union constitution, just three days after a "No" vote plunged France into crisis.

Early reports suggest voting has been brisk so far among the country's 11.6 million voters.

The Dutch prime minister appealed to the nation to back the treaty but polls predict 60% of voters will oppose it.

Many who intend to vote "No" share their European neighbour's fears about EU expansion and a loss of identity.

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