The fact that Glennis Grace did not qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest is a new and strong reason for many Dutch people to vote against the European constition, poll research shows. The referendum, in which the Dutch people can vote pro or against the constitution, takes place on 1st June.
According to a poll, the fact that “eastern European countries managed to qualify and many western European countries didn't”, gives people reasons to believe that “eastern European countries will rule the other members under the new constitution”. Right or not, it's all about perception of the voters! A 'no' from one member country is enough to reject the constitution for the whole European Union.
Prime Minister Balkenende was shocked: “It's the world upside-down that Glennis Grace is being connected to the referendum about the European constitution.
When he was asked a question about a political demonstration near the contest's venue earlier this week, Eurovision Song Contest supervisor Svante Stockselius said on yesterday's EBU press conference that “the Eurovision Song Contest is, and should be a non-political event”.
