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The EPP called for a strengthened relationship with Arab countries and the relaunch of the Middle East Peace Process with a comprehensive peace plan including plans for an independent Palestinian state. (Photo: Jan Oberg)

EPP calls for EU foreign policy despite divisions

The European People’s Party (EPP) today pledged its support for a future democratic Iraq and called for a common European foreign and security policy despite clear divisions in the EU over the Iraq crisis.

At the EPP summit, attended by 6 Prime Ministers, including José Maria Aznar of Spain and Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, a common resolution was produced saying that the EU had a "moral obligation to show solidarity and to provide humanitarian and financial aid to the victims of this ...

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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.

The EPP called for a strengthened relationship with Arab countries and the relaunch of the Middle East Peace Process with a comprehensive peace plan including plans for an independent Palestinian state. (Photo: Jan Oberg)

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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.

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