Majority of French want referendum over new EU budget treaty

EurActiv reported in July 2012 that a slim majority of French, 52%, wanted the new European Union budgetary treaty to go to a referendum, while 53% said they would vote yes, according to a study by French market research group OpinionWay.

ESO: Background information: EU treaty hopes come under strain http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-treaty-hopes-come-under-strain/

ESO: Background information: Eurozone countries sign-up to closer ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/eurozone-countries-sign-up-to-closer-ties/

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