Unity trumps EU's free-market agenda, for now

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European Union leaders, supporting political integration, rejected the economic agenda, a promotion of cross border trade to open up the European Unions services market. There was fear social-protection standards would be in jeopardy with lower standards from Eastern European companies undercutting high-cost rivals.

Government expenditures, Evaluation, Economic policy, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements, Barroso, Jose Manuel

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Elections make it clear EU faces fight on constitution: winners bent on reducing bloc's power may rear up; a vow to shut out Brussels

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The European Union is expected to face challenges in securing a constitution and a commission president due to strong pan-European protest votes. The elections boosted representation of European Parliament members who oppose strong EU powers.

Political aspects, Elections, Powers and duties, European Union. European Parliament, Government, Resistance to, Government resistance

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EU entrants lose low-cost luster

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As many Eastern European countries prepare to enter the European Union, rising wage levels are beginning to subject their companies to international outsourcing pressures.

International economic relations, Eastern Europe, Economic aspects

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