BEIJING, June 7 -- Poland plans to proceed with a referendum on the new European Union constitution on Oct. 9 despite Dutch and French voters' rejection of the document last week.

    Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski said Monday that the referendum will take place on October 9th along with Presidential elections to ensure high turnout.

    Meanwhile, Polish Foreign Minister Adam Rotfeld has expressed dissatisfaction over the postponement of plans for a referendum on the EU constitution.

    Poland was the largest among the 10 newcomers that joined the bloc in May 2004.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH.com)