Following the strong vote in favour of the European Constitution by French Socialists, President Jacques Chirac is considering holding a national poll on the Treaty earlier than expected.
According to French daily Le Monde, the President wants to capitalise on the political momentum brought about by the Socialist vote.
"The quicker the better", said a minister close to President Chirac.
The referendum will be in Spring according to officials close to the President and it is ...
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