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"There is so much populism in the debate", says Jo Leinen (Photo: EUobserver)

'Rapid reaction force' to monitor Constitution debate

A 'rapid reaction force' has been set up by MEPs to try and put the record straight if lies are told about the European Constitution.

"Within three hours, or at least within the same day, we want to react to lies and distortions about the Constitution", stated Jo Leinen, head of the European Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee.

Speaking to the EUobserver, Mr Leinen, a German Socialist MEP, said he and a group of MEPs had taken it upon themselves to be the watchdogs on ut...

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"There is so much populism in the debate", says Jo Leinen (Photo: EUobserver)

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