Surprisingly the outcome of the 2005 British Presidency of the European Union resembles the unfortunate French Presidency of 2000.
Both culminated in winter summits that agreed painful late-night deals after considerable tetchy discussion and compromise; deals, which nevertheless were of fundamental importance to the future of Europe.
Both agreements - in the French case the Treaty of Nice, paving the way for European enlargement, and now the future European budget - were deemed...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.