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Anders Fogh Rasmussen - it is a national Danish decision (Photo: European Commission)

No Europe-wide referendum, says Danish PM

Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen yesterday (28 April ) rejected calls for a Europe-wide referendum on the future EU Constitution.

Answering questions in the Danish parliament Mr Rasmussen said, he could not - and would not - support a referendum held at the European level.

The eurosceptic Danish Peoples Party had suggested that separate referenda should be held in all the 25 EU member states on the same date in order to avoid a skewed result if the more pro-European cou...

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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.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen - it is a national Danish decision (Photo: European Commission)

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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.

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