The [Netherlands’ referendum of the EU constitution][1] will be held on 1 June. Reuters reports that this will be the country’s first referendum since it became a parliamentary democracy in 1848.

[1]: http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=678334&section=news&src=rss/uk/topNews “Top News Article Reuters.co.uk”