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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7968

19 May 2001
A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS /
Short account of debate on the future of Europe - what we know of Lionel Jospin's intentions - It is not always easy to be German

Lionel Jospin's European identity. Circles close to the French Prime Minister confirm that Lionel Jospin will take a stance on reform of the EU during the second week of June, in a speech delivered in academic circles. It is said he will be largely inspired by the concept of "Federation of Nation States", but gives priority to objectives rather than to institutions. The Europeans must agree on what they wish to do together before quarrelling over the way the institutions work. The second...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
THE DAY IN POLITICS
GENERAL NEWS
TIMETABLE