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Joschka Fischer - now against a core Europe (Photo: European Commission)

Fischer backs away from core Europe idea

German foreign minister Joschka Fischer has unexpectedly backed away from the idea of a core Europe, to supporting European integration based on a new Constitution.

Asked in an interview with the Berliner Zeitung if the idea of a core Europe was passé, Mr Fischer said "Yes, I think so".

He went on say that he did not see France and Germany forging ahead if disagreement over the Constitution continued.

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Joschka Fischer - now against a core Europe (Photo: European Commission)

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