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God back in EU debate
Via Bros. Judd:God is back in the debate on the draft EU constitution as several states renewed demands to make a reference to Europeâs Christian roots. Predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland and Poland as well as Italy and Spain have long sided with the Vatican in demanding a reference to God, or at least Christian values, in the charter, against strong opposition from secular France. The issue was raised again by Italy and Poland at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on the constitution, which the 25-member bloc hopes to approve in June. "We are aware of the difficulties but we believe that a small inclusion in the text would not alter the preamble too much," Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini told reporters on Tuesday..... Those Poles are tough. Wheee, Europeâs fighting again! Posted by: Anonymous2U 2004-05-18 |
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