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Helle Thorning-Schmidt is pushing for sweeping reforms (Photo: Socialdemokratiet)

Chances recede for early Danish poll on Constitution

Internal battles in opposition parties makes an early referendum on the Constitution less likely, according to Danish experts and politicians.

Following the successful re-election of Denmark’s centre-right government in last week’s general elections, the opposition is now in no state to fight a battle on the European Constitution, experts say.

And the general opinion is that in a historically eurosceptic Denmark, the full support of the opposition parties will be needed to acheiv...

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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.

Helle Thorning-Schmidt is pushing for sweeping reforms (Photo: Socialdemokratiet)

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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.

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