The new Portuguese prime minister has said he would like a referendum on the EU Constitution to be held at the same time as local elections in December.
Speaking at a ceremony after being sworn in on Saturday (12 March), Jose Socrates announced he would support changes in the national constitution to allow for both votes to take place at once.
Portuguese law imposes restrictions on the time allowed between an election and a referendum.
However, the new Socialist leader argue...
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