Over 120,000 Swedes have signed a petition calling for a referendum on the European Constitution. It was handed to the government on Tuesday (22 March).
"In my opinion it is a fantastic result and one of the biggest collection of names ever in Sweden", said Peter Eriksson from the Green Party, one of the parties participating in the cross-party campaign, according to Swedish Radio, Ekot.
Mr Eriksson is convinced the campaign will continue and could even build up as other countries...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth 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.
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.