Chirac says France is committed to Europe

French President Jacques Chirac has reassured his partners in the European Union that France's commitment to the 25-nation bloc…

French President Jacques Chirac has reassured his partners in the European Union that France's commitment to the 25-nation bloc was not in question despite its rejection of the EU's planned constitution.

He said in a letter to other EU leaders that member states should continue the ratification process and that the analysis of France's vote should start at an EU summit this month.

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