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Chirac threatens to veto WTO talks over farm aid

At a meeting meant to stress the EU's unity of response towards globalisation, French president Jacques Chirac threatened to use his veto in the upcoming world trade talks.

Speaking at a gathering of EU leaders on Thursday (27 October), Mr Chirac warned he would veto a World Trade Organisation deal, if EU negotiators, headed by trade commissioner Peter Mandelson, agree to more concessions on farm aid than is acceptable for France.

"It is out of the question for us to make another ...

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