Out-going President of the European Parliament Pat Cox received one of Europe's most prestigious prizes on Thursday (20 May).
Mr Cox, who is finishing his two and a half year reign as the head of the European assembly, was awarded the Charlemagne prize for his contribution to peace and unity in Europe.
The prize committee said the Irishman won the prize in "recognition of the pioneering role played by the European Parliament in a critical phase in the development of Europe and als...
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