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Malta Referendum - 2nd February 2003, 18.28

Malta is the first of the enlargement candidates to set a date for a referendum to entry into the EU - 8th March 2003. However, only 50% of the electorate support entry and Malta may also be the first to say 'No'.

As per usual, the government in power have a "conviction" that the EU is a positive step for their country's future, with nary a hint of scepticism.