French President Jacques Chirac confirmed on Wednesday (8 December) that he and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will travel to Barcelona in the weeks before the Spanish referendum on the Constitution, to lend their support.
The two leaders will attend a "teaching" meeting to explain the Constitution on 11 February, according to Le Monde.
The Spanish will be the first to put the Constitution to a popular vote – on 20 February.
Mr Chirac said that the Spanish would be in...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login