The Czech cabinet has adopted a law paving the way for a referendum on the EU Constitution, while the eurosceptic opposition has tabled its own version of the bill.
The row could lead to ratification in the parliament, which may also prove difficult.
The Czech Parliament must make changes to its own Constitution before it can hold a referendum on the European text.
The centre-left dominated government adopted a law on Wednesday (9 March) which would make referendums a comm...
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