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MEPs discussed how to talk about the treaty in "simple language" (Photo: European Commission)

MEPs consider how to 'sell' European Constitution

The European Parliament is hoping to kick-start a Europe-wide debate on the EU Constitution when it becomes the first parliament to vote on the text at the end of this year.

MEPs will give their opinion on the Constitution on 15 December - just six weeks after the document is formally signed in Rome next month.

"By debating the issue of the new Constitution as soon as possible, we can kick-start a similar debate across the continent", said UK Labour MEP Richard Corbett on Wednesda...

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MEPs discussed how to talk about the treaty in "simple language" (Photo: European Commission)

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