The architect of Europe's draft constitution, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, has urged member states to take their time in trying to restart the stalled talks.
Speaking in Brussels on Thursday (19 December), the former French President said a long period of reflection was needed before talks on the Constitution, which collapsed in acrimony mid-December, should begin again.
"A good time would be the end of 2004 or the beginning ...
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