Referendum less likely as treaty finalised

There appeared to be just one row on the horizon as final adjustments were being made to the eurozone’s fiscal treaty before it goes to EU leaders on Monday.

Ireland and other countries with constitutions will not be forced to put the debt brake into their constitution, it appeared from the latest draft, reducing the likelihood of a referendum.

The latest issue comes from non-eurozone countries, including Poland and Sweden, that want to be invited to eurozone summits.