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Bruno Kaufmann - lessons to be learned from the 42nd national referendum on Europe in Europe since 1972 (Photo: Thomas Hug)

Five Spanish Lessons for Europe

Without doubt, the Spaniards sent a huge "Gracias" to Europe yesterday (20 February), when more than three quarters of the participating voters approved the new European Constitution.

No other country in Europe has received as much financial assistance from EU taxpayers as Spain has since its accession back in 1986.

The Spaniards also said ‘yes’ to a new European Treaty, which in fact weakens the country’s voting right in the European Council in comparison with the Nice Treaty. ...

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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.

Bruno Kaufmann - lessons to be learned from the 42nd national referendum on Europe in Europe since 1972 (Photo: Thomas Hug)

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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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