European Commission should not shirk responsibility in Nepal

Two years on from the royal coup - 1 February 2005 - Europe has an opportunity to help Nepal transform itself into an inclusive multi-cultural democracy, using entirely peaceful means. And with Nepal officially recognised as one of the world's 50 least-developed countries, it offers ample scope for the Union's policy-makers to prove that when they talk about eradicating poverty, they mean what they say.

The European Commission is currently finalising its aid plan for Nepal in the 200...