EU Constitution crisis
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PRIME Minister Tony Blair was today signing the Constitutional Treaty in Rome amid a growing crisis over the new Brussels Commission.
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However, their celebration of unity has been marred by uncertainty over its ratification and turmoil over the stalled European Commission.
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Â· Some states 'in denial' over constitution  Â· Barroso rejects Ã  la carte Europe of exemptions
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BRUSSELS: Crisis is looming over the EU's new executive after a key European Parliament committee rejected Italian Rocco Buttiglione as justice and security chief because of his traditional views on ...
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Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has begun consultations with the European Union (EU) governments in an effort to resolve the crisis over his proposed new executive agency.
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Heads of State or government from 25 member states of the European Union (EU) signed the EU Constitution treaty, the bloc&#39;s first Constitution, at Campidoglio of Rome on Friday.
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THE European Union was thrown into political turmoil yesterday after parliamentarians forced the incoming president of the European Commission into a humiliating climbdown over his choice of commissioners.
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Europe&#39;s leaders signed the EU&#39;s first constitution yesterday, setting aside fears that the document will be rejected by voters and celebrating a new chapter of integration with a lavish ceremony.
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Forging the legal framework for the European Union has not been without its problems. But 27 member states agreeing to sign a new document will help
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BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on efforts to avoid more referendums on the European constitution or any treaty that replaces it.
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PRAGUE, Nov 14 (IPS) - Nearly six months without a stable government could  cause a serious institutional crisis in many European countries,  but for most Czechs life goes on as usual as they turn their  backs to political squabbling.
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LONDON, Dec 3  - The vote by French Socialists to back the EU constitution bodes well for its ratification, even though the outcome of a referendum in 2005 is still uncertain, major British newspapers said Friday.
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European Union lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday in favor of a proposed constitution, which will be submitted to a series of make-or-break referendums starting next month in the 25-nation bloc.
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BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on Gordon Brown's European credentials, and the choices he faces on the European constitution.
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STRASBOURG: A majority of the European Parliament appeared Tuesday to be preparing to reject the incoming commission proposed by President-designate JosÃ© Manuel Barroso - the most serious rebellion against a new commission in the history of the European
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STRASBOURG A backlash against an Italian commissioner with conservative social views steered the European Union into crisis Wednesday when JosÃ© Manuel Barroso was forced to delay the vote on the new European Commission.
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Cabinet has approved the text of the European Constitution.