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Mr Barroso - keen to give the EU constitution a last chance (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Barroso rallies commissioners behind EU constitution

European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso has attempted to drum up support for the beleaguered EU constitution among his fellow commissioners, apparently changing his previous stance towards the document.

Mr Barroso last month wrote to his 24 colleagues saying he wants to bring forward a proposal to give the EU constitution another chance, according to Reuters news agency.

In the letter he stressed the continuing need for a constitution, writing that "we can find a way out and...

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Mr Barroso - keen to give the EU constitution a last chance (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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