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Member states remained split on the size of the commission after Tuesday's meeting (Photo: European Commission)

Irish Presidency urged to take a risk on the Constitution

Following another day of difficult negotiations on the Constitution on Tuesday (18 May), the Irish Presidency has been urged to produce a compromise package on the Constitution to get the talks moving.

French foreign minister Michel Barnier threw down the gauntlet to Dublin and demanded that the Presidency take a risk.

"They have to take a risk", said Mr Barnier adding that a "global package" - including a proposal on the vexed issue...

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Member states remained split on the size of the commission after Tuesday's meeting (Photo: European Commission)

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