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Bundestag rules out German Constitution referendum

There will be no referendum on the European Constitution in the largest EU country, Germany.

A big majority in the German Parliament of Socialists (SPD), Christian Democrats (CDU) and Green MPs today (6 November) turned down a proposal from the liberal party, the FDP to hold a referendum on the European Constitution.

Only the PDS-party supported the Liberals motion.

Gerald Häfner, of the grass roots organisation 'Mehr Demokratie' said the German Bundestag had lost a historic...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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