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France and Germany want quick Constitution deal

Germany and France have called for an agreement on the EU Constitution by the end of June - but not at any price.

"We wish for an accord on the European constitution in June under the Irish [EU]presidency," French President Jacques Chirac told a joint press conference on Monday (9 February).

"If that is not possible, then there has to be an agreement under the Dutch presidency" he added.

"We believe the constitutional process must draw to a close and we hope it will come un...

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