The new socialist-led government in Spain has indicated an immediate softening of Madrid's tough stance on the European Constitution.
Speaking on Monday (15 March) to radio station Cadena Ser, prime minister-elect Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said that he wants to "speed up" the finishing of talks on the Constitution.
He said he believes that Europe can quickly come to an agreement on a "sensible power balance...
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