Deense premier wil géén nieuwe EU-verdragen nadat Grondwet is aangenomen (en)

Danish Liberal Prime Minister, Anders Fogh Rasmussen is rallying support for a declaration promising there will be no new EU treaties for many years after the EU Constitution is adopted.

During talks with Spanish Premier José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, French president Jacques Chirac and Irish EU president Bertie Ahern, Mr Rasmussen argued that a block on new treaties would be useful.

He did not say however how long such a break ought to be, reported Politiken.

The new EU Constitution must pass through ratification in all 25 EU member states to enter into force.

Referenda will be held in a number of countries, including Denmark.

While Mr Rasmussen's proposal apparently gained some support from EU leaders, the Danish government coalition partner reacted negatively.

The Conservative frontrunner in Sunday's European Elections, Gitte Seeberg, said the EU had to change as the World changes.

Ms Seeberg cited the right for the European Parliament to initiate laws as an example where new treaty changes might be desired in the future.