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While the desirability of referendums is contested, national referendums on EU issues are a recurring fact. Moreover, the 2009 European Election Study, shows a big majority throughout Europe of those in favour of referendums on EU treaties .This is little related to satisfaction or dissatisfaction with first-order national politics and/or EU politics; civic competence; or national context. Because pro-referendum views are pervasive, a majority favouring the EU integration as well as opponents endorse EU referendums. The conclusion compares the risks of the status quo, with national governments selectively calling referendums, and introducing a pan-European referendum.
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