European Commission President Romano Prodi has said that a two speed Europe may be necessary if no deal is reached on the EU’s constitution.
In an interview with Spanish daily El Pais, Mr Prodi said that if there is no agreement by the end of the year, a core group of countries pressing for closer integration could leave the rest behind.
No deal by the end of the year "would open the door to a two-speed project, which would not be the first choice".
"It may become necessa...
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