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Member states press for quick deal on Constitution

Revived talks on the EU Constitution today took place in a "friendly" atmosphere and with a renewed urgency to get a deal this side of the June European elections.

An hour-long informal discussion between EU foreign ministers – the first since negotiations failed last month - saw the majority of member states stress that an agreement must be reached on the treaty blueprint as soon as possible.

Irish Foreign Minister and current head of the Council, Brian Cowen, said there was "c...

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