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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9725
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/jha

Eight member states for greater cooperation in divorce

Brussels, 25/08/2008 (Agence Europe) - At the end of July, eight EU member states which want greater cooperation in cross-border divorces officially requested the European Commission to begin the procedure. Romania, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Luxemburg and Greece have written to the Commission, which will, if the request is accepted, be responsible for bringing forward a proposal. France, which currently holds the EU Presidency, is expected to add its voice to that of the...