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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9768

24 October 2008
A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS / A look behind the news, by ferdinando riccardi
EU's current triumphs confirm need for Lisbon Treaty

Crazy idea. In my opinion, the creation of a European “No to the Lisbon Treaty” network is, from the European point of view, the most crazy and irrational type of initiative one could imagine. It could be understood if it had come from the political forces staunchly opposed to unity in Europe - their position is clear and totally legitimate. But the people behind the idea of setting up a No cartel (see my column in issue 9761), say they are in favour of the European project, but want a...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
THE DAY IN POLITICS
GENERAL NEWS