Both the Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder are to discuss the Constitution with French President Jacques Chirac - the person who several EU diplomats say is most recalcitrant about the treaty blueprint.
The discussions represent a step up in last minute negotiations before a crucial meeting of EU leaders later this month.
Mr Schröder and Mr Chirac will meet next Tuesday (...
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