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What Happens if the UK Rejects the EU Constitution?

Recent opinion polls suggest that the French referendum on 29th May could reject the EU constitution, although the chances are good that ratification could be obtained by repeating the referendum at a later date. By contrast, the UK referendum scheduled for next year remains a more serious hurdle. A UK No vote would trigger a period of intense political uncertainty across the EU, with substantial economic and market impact.

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