It was signed on October 29, 2004 in Rome. This is a document that replaces all treaties signed since the establishment of the European Economic Community in 1957.

Parties of the European Constitution

The European Constitution is divided into four parts:

·  Defining the values, objectives, responsibilities, decision-making procedures and institutions of the European Union. It also focuses on the symbols, citizenship, democracy and the Union's finances.

·  The Charter of Fundamental Rights among which are such dignity, equality and solidarity.

·  Description of the policies and internal and external actions and the functioning of institutions of the European Union.

·  General and final provisions of the Treaty, including the procedures for adopting and revising the Constitution and the repeal of previous treaties.

News of the Constitution

The main developments that brings this Constitution are:

·  Simplification of the Treaties: although not as much as expected.

·  Disappearance of the European Community (EC): legal personality is assumed by the EU.

·  The European Parliament equals power with the Council.

·  Changing voting system in the Council: decisions are taken by 55% of states representing at least 65% of Europeans.

·  Bill of Rights: the Constitution includes a list of citizens' rights.

Approval of the Constitution

The adoption of this Constitution was passed through a consultative referendum by the people older than age of the EU member countries.

Most of these referenda were carried out during 2005. Los The positive votes of the States ratified the Constitution, except for the refusal of France and the Netherlands.

Remarks

After the negative vote in France and the Netherlands to the European constitution has created a new document amending the earlier released on July 19, 2007 under the name of the Treaty of reform.