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Joschka Fischer - accused the UK of "salami tactics" (Photo: Irish EU Presidency)

Big three clash over EU charter of rights

The UK clashed with Germany and France over a charter guaranteeing citizens' rights during a meeting on the Constitution in Brussels on Monday (17 May).

UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw came to the foreign ministers' meeting with a strong message - that London would not compromise on its red lines - one of which concerned the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Mr Straw called for more safegu...

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Joschka Fischer - accused the UK of "salami tactics" (Photo: Irish EU Presidency)

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