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"I am definitively not alone among Europeans" (Photo: EUobserver)

EU criticism has become fashionable, Czech leader says

For a very long time the Czech president Vaclav Klaus was the only European head of state openly criticising the draft EU constitution.

But the French and Dutch rejection of the charter over summer has changed the mood among Europe’s top politicians and diplomats.

"I may be alone among the heads of states and heads of governments in Europe. But I am definitively not alone among Europeans," says Mr Klaus.

"Some sort of reflection has started in Europe. When I compare the atm...

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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.

"I am definitively not alone among Europeans" (Photo: EUobserver)

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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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