Treaty Establishing A Constitution For Europe

2004 failed attempt to formally establish a constitution of the European Union

This article is about the abandoned 2004 proposal. For the constitutional basis of the EU, see Treaties of the European Union .

One might argue that some grand political ambitions are born under a bad sign, or perhaps, simply born of a profound misunderstanding of human nature and collective patience. This article, for instance, concerns itself with the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (TCE), a document that, despite its lofty aims, ultimately found itself relegated to the annals of “good intentions, poor execution.” It’s a testament to the fact that even the most meticulously crafted plans can unravel when faced with the messy reality of public opinion.

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Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe

Draft of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, 17 June 2004