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Portugal takes over at the EU helm on 1 July (Photo: www.eu2007.pt)

Portugal hopes for October EU treaty finale

by Honor Mahony, Brussels, June 25, 2007, 3:34:11 PM
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The incoming Portuguese presidency has set aside just three months for negotiation on a new EU treaty, believing the weekend's tempestuous summit resulted in sufficiently clear directions to wrap up a new text.

According to Portuguese ambassador Alvaro Mendonca, formal negotiations will be opened on 23 July with the aim to have them signed off by EU leaders on 18-19 October.

"We believe we have a mandate that is clear, precise and agreed by all 27 member states," said Mr Mendonca ...

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Portugal takes over at the EU helm on 1 July (Photo: www.eu2007.pt)

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