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The Maastricht referendum — The ratification of the Treaty on European Union, 1992
The treaty signed in February gave birth to the European Union and promised the single currency; Mitterrand put it to the people. After the great Sorbonne debate against Philippe Séguin, the yes carried by a breath — 51.05%: the euro passed by a razor’s edge, and reached pockets in 2002. (Editorial synthesis)
The Maastricht referendum took place on 20 September 1992. (source: Conseil constitutionnel)
The Maastricht referendum ended in 51.05% yes — a narrow gap between yes and no. (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
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