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The French No "does not in any way question the historic and deep involvement of France in the construction of Europe" (Photo: EUobserver)

France to keep its 'full place' within the EU

France will remain involved in the EU, and fully committed to the 25-nation-bloc, despite the rejection of the EU Constitution by its citizens, French President Jacques Chirac has written in a letter to the 24 other EU leaders.

"It [the French No] does not in any way question the historic and deep involvement of France in the construction of Europe. France is a founding member of the Union. It will continue to take its full place [in the EU] while honouring its commitments, and I will p...

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The French No "does not in any way question the historic and deep involvement of France in the construction of Europe" (Photo: EUobserver)

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