2005 French Referendum

The 2005 French referendum was a national vote on the proposed European Constitution, aimed at creating a unified legal framework for the European Union. While most EU member states approved it, France and the Netherlands rejected it through their referendums. In France, about 55% voted "No," reflecting concerns over national sovereignty, certain economic policies, and the EU's direction. The rejection led to the abandonment of the treaty, delaying further EU integration efforts and highlighting differences among member states about how closely they should collaborate.