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Former Commissioner Frits Bolkestein has explained his ideas to the French (Photo: European Commission)

Bolkestein defends services directive in France

The EU's proposal to liberalise the market in services is being used as a "scarecrow" in France, particularly by those opposing the EU Constitution, said the man responsible for the directive.

"It is possible and even certain" that it would not have been discussed as it is, was it not for the forthcoming referendum, said former EU Commissioner Frits Bolkestein on French television on Tuesday (5 April).

Mr Bolkestein declined any responsibility for a possible rejection of the Const...

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