Local members of the ruling Swedish Social Democrat party in Malmö last night (30 August) revolted against their party leaders and joined calls for a Swedish referendum on the EU Constitution.
The discussion was prompted by a proposal from the youth branch of the party and the argument was won by a majority of just one vote.
The issue will now be taken to a level higher in the internal party structures, when a regional party conference of Social Democrats in Skåne, Southern Sweden...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.