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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8179

25 March 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 1 / 37
A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
: A postscript to our comments on the Barcelona Summit - An imaginary division - Progress on the European model, notably for public services - The extra benefits of open electricity markets - The words of our Heads of Government

After an initial comment highlighting the achievements of the Barcelona summit (see this column of 18/19 March), some aspects, related developments and certain comments deserve a postscript.

There is no "political division" in the EU. Some observers interpreted the outcome of the summit, and especially the discussions and controversy preceding it, in the light of a battle between governments in favour of liberalisation and those giving priority to solidarity. European Commission President...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
THE DAY IN POLITICS
GENERAL NEWS
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT