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The idea of Europe does not belong to 27 national governments alone, but to the whole of the continent. (Photo: Johannes Jansson /norden.org)

Iceland should be welcomed into the EU

The human heart is on the left, a fact seemingly confirmed by the latest statements about Icelandic membership of the EU from the centre-right CSU party in Germany.

It is the dearest wish of everyone who wishes Europe well that the EU should continue to gather together all those democratic and free market European countries that wish to be part.

Now that the Icelandic parliament has voted in favour of joining, surely this should be a matter for rejoicing. But the Bavarian members...

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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 idea of Europe does not belong to 27 national governments alone, but to the whole of the continent. (Photo: Johannes Jansson /norden.org)

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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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