Sure. If Chirac wants parts of the constitution to be excluded, he should ask for a completely new debate on the constitution. The Germans aren´t really informed about that paper, since our parliament and the states have decided on that. I would have voted "no", and I´m glad that the French and Dutch refused the proposal. But generally Merkel´s popularity is on the rise. As strange as it may sound for you, but her critcism on Gitmo (what Schröder didn´t dare) combined with her general support for the US and the WOT makes her even more popular.
If you do end up personally dropping a bomb on Mr. Ahmadinejad would you be so kind as to chalk "Love And Kisses From Billthedrill" on it? Thanks in advance... ;-)