Germany Considers Holding EU Referendum

Chancellor Angela Merkel wants Europe to move toward an ever closer union in a bid to solve the euro crisis. But she is already pushing at the limits of what is possible under the constitution. The debate about holding a referendum on transferring power to Brussels is gathering momentum in Germany amongst politicians and commentators of different backgrounds..

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ESO: Background information: German opposition backs ECB plan on bonds / German opposition backs fiscal union / German rift over euro crisis overstated http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-opposition-backs-ecb-plan-on-bonds-german-opposition-backs-fiscal-union-german-rift-over-euro-crisis-overstated/

ESO: Background information: Germany: A lonely path / Merkel insists on two-speed Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-a-lonely-path-merkel-insists-on-two-speed-europe/

EUObserver, 13.8.12: EU referendum idea gains momentum in Germany http://euobserver.com/political/117213

De Morgen, 23.8.12: Poll prayer: Europe must vote (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/2563371-poll-prayer-europe-must-vote

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