> The other precedent is the ratification of the Maastricht treaty, where it was rejected by referendum in Denmark for example 50.7% vs 40.93% - so again very c

> The other precedent is the ratification of the Maastricht treaty, where it was rejected by referendum in Denmark for example 50.7% vs 40.93% - so again very close - amended, and then passed - by a second referendum. You call it a precedent, I'd call it an example of how undemocratic the EU is. The same situation came up with the treaty of nice and then again with the treaty of Lisbon when Ireland rejected them, the EU love making people vote until the get the "right" answer. That's why they generally avoid letting people vote on it's continued expansion.