Other EU problems should come before constitution, says Barroso

European commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has warned against member states trying to revive the EU constitution before other European problems are solved.

Speaking during a visit to Slovakia, Mr Barroso rejected what he called "floating ideas" on how to revive the constitution.

"It is premature to deal with the institutions, while there is no clear consensus on where to go," he said.

"We should have a policy-driven agenda, so people can see the benefits of the Europe...