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Italy, Spain, Ireland and Poland are all pushing for a mention of Christianity in the Constitution (Photo: European Commission)

Berlusconi: Christianity in Constitution unlikely

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and current head of the EU's rotating presidency, has said that it is unlikely that a mention of Christianity will find its way into Europe's Constitution.

Speaking on Friday (18 July) at a special ceremony for the handing over of the treaty blueprint, Mr Berlusconi said that four countries - Italy, Spain, Poland, Ireland - are pushing for a reference to Christianity.

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Italy, Spain, Ireland and Poland are all pushing for a mention of Christianity in the Constitution (Photo: European Commission)

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