Danish opposition agrees to quick EU referendum

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Series Details 12.08.13
Publication Date 12/08/2013
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The leader of the Liberal party and former Danish prime minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, proposed on 12 August 2013 that the Danes should remove opt-outs on EU defence and justice co-operation that were introduced almost 20 years ago.

A third reservation on joining the euro is not to be touched, however.
Source Link http://euobserver.com/political/121082
Related Links
EurActiv, 27.08.13: Denmark moves closer to referendum on EU opt-outs http://www.euractiv.com/elections/danes-move-closer-eu-opt-outs-re-news-529956
ESO: Background information: Denmark won't follow Britain's EU direction, minister says http://www.europeansources.info/record/denmark-wont-follow-britains-eu-direction-minister-says/
European Voice, 12.08.13: Denmark a step closer to referendum on EU opt-outs http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2013/august/denmark-a-step-closer-to-referendum-on-eu-opt-outs/78043.aspx
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