French leaders are set to launch the EU Constitution campaign this week, following a joint session of MPs and senators today (28 February) to hammer out a law paving the way for a referendum.
French law makers are expected to vote strongly in favour of amendments to the national constitution - necessary to make the EU Constitution legally binding in France.
A three-fifths majority of French legislators is needed to adopt the changes.
The ruling conservative UMP party, as wel...
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