The Portuguese Prime Minister José Manuel Durão Barroso has decided to hold a referendum on the European Constitution on the same day as the European Elections next June.
Speaking at a meeting of the National Council of his ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD), Mr Durão Barroso said that this time offered the "best opportunity" for the Portuguese to voice their opinion.
According to the Portuguese daily Publico, the Prime Minister added that the ratification of the Constitution s...
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