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Young Finns are most keen on having a referendum (Photo: European Commission)

Finns want say on EU constitution

A majority of Finns would like to have a say on the country's adoption of the EU constitution, according to a TNS Gallup survey published by Finnish newspaper Sunnuntaisuomalainen.

In total, 57 per cent those asked want a referendum, while only 23 per cent agree that the Finnish parliament should adopt the constitution without consulting the people directly.

Supporters of the Left Alliance, the Social Democratic Party and Green League were most keen on holding a referendum, while ...

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Young Finns are most keen on having a referendum (Photo: European Commission)

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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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