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Discussions on the pace of EU expansion are set to continue on Friday (Photo: European Council)

EU constitution back on the political agenda

The European Constitution moved back onto the EU's political high table on Thursday (14 December) for the first time since it was rejected in two referendums 18 months ago.

Finnish prime minister Matti Vanhanen gave an overview to his colleagues of member states' positions on the document - currently in no man's land with most countries having ratified it but a significant few glad not to have to.

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Vanhanen said that member states agreed that "treaty ...

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Discussions on the pace of EU expansion are set to continue on Friday (Photo: European Council)

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