The German Christian Democrats are divided over the new European Constitution that was presented by the Convention last Friday.
While the CDU party seems prepared to endorse the draft, Bavarian prime minister and CSU leader, Edmund Stoiber said he would not be ready to ratify the paper in the German Bundestag as it stands, according to German media reports.
Mr Stoiber is in particular concerned that the Union will gain competencies to co-ordinate labour market, tax- and social pol...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth 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.
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.