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New member states are afraid they will be forced to sing as in communist times (Photo: European Commission)

EU plans Eurovision-style event for 50th birthday

The EU is planning to stage a Eurovision-style song contest and organise cake-baking competitions, under a public relations offensive celebrating the 50th birthday of the EU next year.

The celebrations are part of Brussels' drive to win the public's sympathy after French and Dutch citizens voted down the EU constitution last year, according to Reuters.

"We have big plans to make the EU more punter-friendly," one EU official told the agency.

The campaign begins this month w...

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New member states are afraid they will be forced to sing as in communist times (Photo: European Commission)

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