The demand to have Europe's Christian values mentioned in a new European Constitution is gaining increasing support.
Now, seven of the 25 countries participating in the negotiations of a new European Constitution support the call, according to the Italian EU Presidency.
The seven countries are: Spain, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
As the current holder of the EU Presidency, Italy is abstaining from taking a stand on the issue. But it is w...
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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.