The chances of Germany having a referendum on the EU Constitution have been reduced following reported comments by leader of the Christian Democrat opposition Angela Merkel.
Mrs Merkel has rejected moves by the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) to introduce more direct democracy and a referendum on the European Constitution, report German media.
According to the head of the SPD Franz Müntefering, Mrs Merkel said that she is not prepared to take up the opportunity for the two parties t...
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