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Internal market rows put Berlin at odds with Brussels

A looming conflict between Berlin and the European Commission over anti-terror rules for goods transport is the latest in a series of internal market-related disputes, raising questions about the German government's EU enthusiasm.

German daily Handelsblatt reported on Thursday (3 August) that Berlin is resisting plans by EU transport commissioner Jacques Barrot designed to better protect transport of goods against terrorist attacks.

The proposals, including quality certificates ...

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