The Finnish archbishop Jukka Paarma would like his country to support a clear reference to Christianity in the future European Constitution.
Speaking to the Swedish language daily, Hufvudstadsbladet, after meetings in Brussels, Mr Paarma said the Finnish government should think again if the question becomes a sticking point in the current intergovernmental negotiations on the future Constitution.
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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.