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6 July 2008
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Poland, Sweden defend 'Eastern initiative'  [FR] [DE]
Poland, Sweden defend 'Eastern initiative'
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A new proposal by Sweden and Poland to strengthen the EU's ties with its eastern neighbours to be officially presented today is not meant to undermine but rather enhance existing EU policies, according to a draft paper obtained by EurActiv.


France looks east ahead of EU Presidency  [FR]

France yesterday (22 May) took a step towards revitalising its ties with Eastern Europe by signing a 'strategic partnership' with Hungary. The move will be followed by a similar agreement with Poland next Wednesday.


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Geopolitics of EU energy supply  [FR] [DE]

As one of the world's largest importers of oil, gas and coal, the EU is a major player on the international energy market - However, it remains a dwarf on the political stage as member states keep the upper hand on foreign policy. (read more)

European values and identity

European values and identity  [FR] [DE]

Debates about European identity have intensified in the context of EU enlargement and the EU Constitutional Treaty. (read more)

Turkey-Russia relations

Turkey-Russia relations  [DE]

Given their dynamically growing economic co-operation, the leaders of Turkey and Russia are now working for closer political dialogue to match. (read more)

 
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Taxes: the world is getting flatter 
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