EUOBSERVER / The HAGUE – The Dutch EU presidency says it is determined to make a difference in Europe’s fight against economic stagnation – although it is the umpteenth country to inherit this huge task.
Speaking on Wednesday (30 June), the day before The Hague takes over at the EU helm, Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende said, "I will do my utmost to convince all parties that Europe urgently needs reform".
To back up his case he used some examples.
"It is eleven tim...
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