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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8275

12 August 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 11 / 12
(eu) eu/convention
Municipal and regional associations wish to be more closely involved in decision-making - Regions with legislative powers wish to restrict the EU's powers

Brussels, 12/08/2002 (Agence Europe) - A number of associations of local and regional authorities have forwarded their views on the future of Europe to the European Convention. They want to have a greater say in European affairs and expect the European Union to show more consideration for their needs and constraints. In contrast, the regions do not want the European Union to intervene in the division of power specific to each country. Like the Assembly of the Regions of Europe, they deem...