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Spanish test the water with vote on EU constitution

By Leslie Crawford in Madrid

Published: February 11 2005 18:55 | Last updated: February 11 2005 18:55

Fearing that next week's referendum on a constitution for Europe will be a huge flop, Spain's Youth Council has launched Referendum Plus - the energy drink that moves you to vote.

The sugary beverage, packaged in a trendy black can, is being distributed at universities, libraries, cinemas and nightclubs, "as an antidote to laziness and political apathy".

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