Letter by President Donald Tusk to the European Council on the issue of a UK in/out referendum:I am writing to let you know where we stand on the issue of a UK in/out referendum before we address it at the December European Council.
In November Prime Minister Cameron set out the four areas where he is seeking reforms to address the concerns of the British people over UK membership of the European Union. On this basis, we, in close cooperation with the Commission, held extensive bilateral consultations at Sherpa level with all Member States. We also discussed it with representatives of the European Parliament.
Clearly this is a significant and far-reaching agenda. Consultations have shown that the issues raised by the British Prime Minister are difficult. At the same time there is a strong will on the part of all sides to find solutions that respond to the British request while benefiting the European Union as a whole.
We have been looking at the four baskets mentioned by PM Cameron. Let me briefly set out my assessment of where we are in this respect.
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